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Ames

Ames: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /eÉŞmz/

Meaning and origin of Ames

  • A diminutive of the female given name Amy.

Etymology

From the clipping of Amy + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

How popular is Ames?

92U.S. babies in 2025
#1695peak rank (2020)
1,865babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10 girls and 1,855 boys in the U.S. have been named Ames (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15466 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1695 in 2020. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ames FAQ

What does the name Ames mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Amy. From the clipping of Amy + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

How popular is the name Ames?

Since 1880, 10 girls and 1,855 boys in the U.S. have been named Ames (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15466 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1695 in 2020. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ames a boy or girl name?

Ames is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 1,855 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.