Mamie
A diminutive of Mary or Mavis, also used as a formal female given name.
Every Mamie since 1880 — 78,185 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mamie
Mamie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,249 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 78,185 American babies have been named Mamie. Its peak came in 1919, when 1,800 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Mamie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mamie 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 | 19 | #6,249 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,562 | — | — |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,332 | — | — |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,898 | — | — |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,579 | — | — |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,263 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,554 | — | — |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,165 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,608 | — | — |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,913 | — | — |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,956 | — | — |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,253 | — | — |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,598 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,499 | — | — |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,663 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,353 | — | — |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,894 | — | — |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,526 | — | — |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,299 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,514 | — | — |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,234 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,057 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,311 | — | — |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,018 | — | — |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,283 | — | — |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,377 | — | — |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,825 | — | — |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,049 | — | — |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,121 | — | — |
| 1980 | 79 | #1,510 | — | — |
| 1975 | 78 | #1,371 | — | — |
| 1970 | 84 | #1,289 | — | — |
| 1965 | 142 | #836 | — | — |
| 1960 | 247 | #641 | — | — |
| 1955 | 332 | #507 | — | — |
| 1950 | 464 | #372 | — | — |
| 1945 | 540 | #295 | — | — |
| 1940 | 676 | #245 | 7 | #3,031 |
| 1935 | 774 | #221 | 5 | #3,966 |
| 1930 | 1,028 | #187 | 9 | #2,926 |
| 1925 | 1,502 | #160 | 9 | #3,055 |
| 1920 | 1,708 | #142 | 6 | #4,099 |
| 1915 | 1,629 | #124 | 6 | #3,679 |
| 1910 | 1,079 | #86 | — | — |
| 1905 | 1,068 | #70 | 5 | #1,355 |
| 1900 | 1,337 | #59 | — | — |
| 1895 | 1,119 | #59 | 7 | #945 |
| 1890 | 967 | #54 | — | — |
| 1885 | 606 | #62 | — | — |
| 1880 | 436 | #58 | — | — |
Famous people named Mamie
- Mamie Eisenhower Companion · 1896–1979
- Mamie Van Doren Actor · b. 1931
- Mamie Smith Musician · 1891–1946
- Mamie Gummer Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mamie mean?
A diminutive of Mary or Mavis, also used as a formal female given name.
How popular is the name Mamie in 2025?
Mamie ranked #6,249 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mamie?
78,185 babies have been named Mamie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mamie most popular?
Mamie peaked in 1919, when 1,800 newborns received the name.
Is Mamie a boy or girl name?
Mamie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mamie rising or falling?
Mamie has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mamie?
Well-known people named Mamie include Mamie Eisenhower (companion), Mamie Van Doren (actor), Mamie Smith (musician).