How Many People Are Named Ames?
Complete statistics for the name Ames: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ames is a very rare male name, with only 1,470 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 224,523 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 57% of those named Ames being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 1,773 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ames Through the Generations
Ames has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 93 births. The average age of people named Ames is 34, indicating a younger demographic. Among them, 1,011 are under 30, 343 are between 30 and 60, and 419 are over 60, showing a strong presence among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ames's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ames
How Many People Have the Name Ames?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,085 people in the United States currently share the name Ames. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,720 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Ames a Common or Rare Name?
Ames is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ames Mean?
Ames means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ames in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Ames Most Popular?
The name Ames reached peak popularity in 2023, with 93 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ames?
Approximately 21,085 people named Ames live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,085. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,720 Americans.
Is Ames a rare name?
Ames is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,720 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ames mean?
Ames means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ames more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Ames are male and 1% are female.
When was Ames most popular?
Ames peaked in 2023 with 93 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.