Radames, a name of Italian origin, is derived from the ancient Etruscan name Rathalames. It was popularized through the opera "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi and Camille du Locle, where Radames is one of the main characters. In the opera, Radames is an Egyptian soldier who falls in love with the Ethiopian slave girl Aida. The name has since gained popularity as a unisex name, often associated with its musical heritage.
The name Radames experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in the late 1960s and early 1970s, reaching as high as 30 births in 1971. However, it has generally become less common since the 1980s, with fewer than 20 births per year recorded from 1985 onwards. The total number of births for the name Radames between 1950 and 2023 is 818.