Mamie

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Mamie Pronunciation

Mamie is pronounced MAY-mee /ˈmeɪ.mi/High

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

In 30 seconds: Beloved; a pearl: Mamie pets Mary/Margaret. Sweet, vintage, and homey.

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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)#6810 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 77,887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Mamie is a pet form — variously of Mary, 'beloved; bitter; of the sea', and Margaret, 'a pearl' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. A sweet, vintage name back in fashion (said 'MAY-mee'; nickname Mae).

In the U.S. it peaked around 1900 and is returning. Rare, beloved-and-a-pearl at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Mary is variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea' and Margaret 'a pearl' — Mamie is a sweet, vintage pet form (the First Lady Mamie Eisenhower bore it), warm and homey (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAY-mee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Mamie — routes layered

Variations

MameMamyMae

Nicknames

Mae

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mamie?

Mamie is pronounced MAY-mee (/ˈmeɪ.mi/). Press play above to hear Mamie said aloud.

How do you say Mamie?

Mamie is said MAY-mee (/ˈmeɪ.mi/). Press play above to hear Mamie said aloud.

What does the name Mamie mean?

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

Is Mamie a boy or girl name?

Mamie is a girl's name.

How popular is Mamie?

Mamie is a rare name in the U.S.