US Popularity:11759
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Japanese
Meaning:Song thrush; Pearl; Rebellious; Bitter; Wished-for child; Beloved; Bean, pea
Mame is a girl's name of English origin that can be a variant of Mamie. It can be a short version of names like Mary, Margaret, and Mavis. While Mavis means “song thrush” and Margaret means “pearl,” Mary is a moniker of many potential meanings. Some include “rebellious,” “bitter,” “wished-for child,” and “beloved,” connecting to baby’s sweet and edgy sides in the future. For an extra touch, Mame can also be found as a Japanese moniker, where it translates to “bean” or “pea,” and can match your little bud’s potential to grow and flourish. With all these meanings, baby can feel connected to the flora and fauna found on land and underwater. With the name Mame, your little one will get some extra motivation to fly high and swim far in life.

How Popular Is The Name Mame?

U.S. Births

Overall:Mame is currently #11759 in U.S. births
Girl:Mame is currently #6809 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#6809
in 2024
+ 3213
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 215

  • Behind the Name, Mamie, July 2010

  • WordSense Dictionary, Mamie

  • WordSense Dictionary, Mavis

  • WordSense Dictionary, Margaret

  • Behind the Name, Mary, December 2024

  • Japanese Names .info, Mame

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