US Popularity:4262
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):British, Latin
Meaning:Friend; Amicable
Ames is a gender-neutral French and Old English name of Latin origin. Meaning “friend” or “amicable,” this could be the perfect title to give to your new arrival who may soon become your best friend. From home to the playground, baby Ames can take his amicable disposition wherever he goes, finding companions at every turn throughout life. Deriving from the Latin word amicus, which bears the same meaning, this simple title can be traced back through millennia.

Ames Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ames is currently #3815 on The Bump
Boy:Ames is currently #1255 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ames is currently #4262 in U.S. births
Boy:Ames is currently #1278 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4262
in 2022
- 455
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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