Ames
- US rank
- #1,753
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,694 in 2020
92 babies were named Ames in the US in 2025. It has dropped 59 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2016–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ames you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,553 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ames, 92 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ames would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmes first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,694.
- Then vs nowAmes is 9.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,553.
- TrendAmes has slipped 59 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,753. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAmes is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #640. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Ames
Ames is a boy name of French origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with A and ending in “-mes”. US birth records list Ames for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 98 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,694 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,753, with 92 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.6 | 104,634 boys |
| 1920s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 1930s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 232,019 boys |
| 1950s | 5.0 | 199,203 boys |
| 1960s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 1970s | 6.7 | 150,376 boys |
| 1980s | 9.4 | 106,383 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 373,134 boys |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,549 boys |
| 2020s | 50 | 20,182 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Ames
What is the origin of the name Ames?
Ames has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Ames a boy or girl name?
Ames is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ames?
Ames ranked #1,753 for US boys in 2025, given to 92 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,694).