How Many People Are Named Mamie?

Complete statistics for the name Mamie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mamie
Very Rare
English

Mamie is a classic, old-school name with only 12,217 people alive today, making it very rare, just 1 in 27,013 Americans. It peaked in 1919 with 1,800 births that year.

~12,217
Living in US
1 in 27,013
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beloved one, pet form of Mary
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Monday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Warm Gentle Nostalgic Gracious
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, curiosity, and a love of adventure. People connected to the number 5 are seen as adaptable and energetic, always drawn to new experiences and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,217
Worldwide Bearers
#3,959
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
255
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇮🇩 Indonesia
187
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
182
🇵🇭 Philippines
154
🇸🇳 Senegal
119
🇮🇪 Ireland
72
🇮🇱 Israel
57
🇧🇪 Belgium
53
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
51

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
18 (0%)
♀ Female
12,199 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 106
667
Would be under 30 (1%)
2,060
Would be 30–60 (3%)
75,002
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 77,729 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mamie Through the Generations

The name Mamie has a rich history, peaking in 1919 with 1,800 births, but now only 12,217 people named Mamie live in the U.S., making it a true rarity. This stark contrast between past popularity and current scarcity is fascinating. The majority (96%) of those named Mamie are over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations. With an average age of 106, Mamie is not just a name; it’s a legacy passed down through the decades, reflecting a stable trend without significant fluctuations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 6,336
North Carolina 5,229
South Carolina 4,728
Alabama 4,439
Mississippi 3,736
Texas 3,026
Tennessee 2,503
Virginia 2,418
Louisiana 1,848
Florida 1,711

✨ Similar Names to Mamie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mamie's English roots

📄 About the Name Mamie

How Many People Have the Name Mamie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,217 people in the United States currently share the name Mamie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,013 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mamie a Common or Rare Name?

Mamie is classified as Very 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 Mamie Mean?

Mamie means "Beloved one, pet form of Mary" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mamie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mamie Most Popular?

The name Mamie reached peak popularity in 1919, with 1,800 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Mamie?

Approximately 12,217 people named Mamie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 77,729. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,013 Americans.

Is Mamie a rare name?

Mamie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,013 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mamie mean?

Mamie means "Beloved one, pet form of Mary" and comes from English origins.

Is Mamie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mamie are male and 100% are female.

When was Mamie most popular?

Mamie peaked in 1919 with 1,800 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,217
All-Time Births77,729
1 in X1 in 27,013
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age106
Peak Year1919
World Rank#3,959
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.