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Ames

male

Meaning

"Friend"

Used as a given name from an English surname, it is sometimes connected to French-rooted forms meaning friend or beloved.

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Popularity History of Ames

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2007Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#2007

Ames was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-254

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ames

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ames, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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