Mamie

Mamie - A very unique female name

Mamie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #86. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mamie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mamie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mamie. The baby girl name Mamie was given to 5 baby girls in 2023, ranking #5128 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 259,169 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mamie peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 86.

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Mamie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mamie is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #629 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #629.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mamie is where you live.

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Mamie origin and meaning

English — nickname form

A pet form of Mary and of Margaret; which one any family meant is usually unrecorded

Mamie was the cosy nickname-name of the 1910s, peaking in 1919 with 1,759 births and totalling 47,250. Mamie Eisenhower kept it in public view into the 1970s; it has no row in 2020 or 2025.

Origin uncertain

Mamie is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Mamie, pop culture references for the name Mamie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mamie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mamie, sorted by popularity.

Mia / Maya / Minnie / Mae / Mya / Mona / May / Maia / Mina / Myah /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Mamie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mamie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mamie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAY-mee · /ˈmeɪmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Mame — The stage spelling in the musical Mame

Famous bearers

• Mamie Eisenhower — First Lady of the United States, 1953–1961 (born Mamie Geneva Doud) (1896–1979) Historical

Style

Nickname name

Why parents choose it

A warm grandmother-era nickname with First Lady polish, ripe for a family revival that has not yet arrived.

Worth knowing

• Reads as a nickname for Mary or Margaret rather than a full name to many ears