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Mame

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Pronounced MAYM /ˈmeɪm/Medium

Meaning: A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; a pearl: Mame pets Mary/Margaret. Warm, vintage, and homey (said 'MAYM').
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningA pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6809 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 649

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200218802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mame is a pet form — variously of Mary, 'beloved; bitter; of the sea', and Margaret, 'a pearl' (routes layered, which we note). Famous from the musical and film Mame. A warm, vintage name (said 'MAYM'; nickname Mamie).

In the U.S. it peaked early-20th century. Rare today, beloved-and-a-pearl at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Mary is variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea' and Margaret 'a pearl' — Mame is a vintage pet form (famous from the musical Mame), warm and homey (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAYM').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Mame — routes layered

Variations

MamieMaeMary

Nicknames

Mamie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mame mean?

Mame pets Mary ('beloved') and Margaret ('a pearl'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mame?

It's said MAYM /ˈmeɪm/ — one syllable.

Is Mame a boy or girl name?

Mame is a girl's name.

How popular is Mame?

Mame is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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