Ame
Every Ame since 1962 — 385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ame
Ame is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,309 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 385 American babies have been named Ame. Its peak came in 1974, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ame stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ame year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,309 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,584 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,251 | 6 | #10,672 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,699 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,061 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #16,960 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,386 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,824 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,350 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,592 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,160 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,283 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,476 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,202 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,865 | — | — |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,210 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,298 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ame in 2025?
Ame ranked #13,309 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ame?
385 babies have been named Ame in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ame most popular?
Ame peaked in 1974, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Ame a boy or girl name?
Ame is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ame rising or falling?
Ame is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.