NAME PROFILE
Mamie
Mamie is of French origin and is often considered a diminutive of Mary, meaning 'bitter.' However, it has developed its own identity as a standalone name that evokes a sense of nostalgia and tenderness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 78,185 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1919 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 22%NC — 20%MS — 20%FL — 20%AL — 19%
Notable People
Mamie Eisenhower (Former First Lady of the United States) · Mamie Smith (Blues singer and actress) · Mamie Van Doren (Actress and singer) · Mamie Gummer (Actress) · Mamie Till-Mobley (Civil rights activist)
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