US Popularity:3748
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.

How Popular Is The Name Ames?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ames is currently #4532 on The Bump
Boy:Ames is currently #2546 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ames is currently #3748 in U.S. births
Boy:Ames is currently #1748 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1748
in 2023
+ 349
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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