Mamie
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bitter; pearl; the month of May
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #6249 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mame, meaning bitter; pearl; the month of may.
Similar names: maame, mama, mame, miami, maham, mahima, mamadi, mamady
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mamie? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Mamie, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mamie
What does the name Mamie mean?
Mamie means “Bitter; pearl; the month of May” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mamie?
Mamie has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Bitter; pearl; the month of May”.
How popular is Mamie?
Mamie ranked #6116 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Mamie most popular?
Mamie peaked in 1919 with 1,793 babies registered that year.
Is Mamie a boy or girl name?
Mamie is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mamies in registered births are female.
Is the name Mamie rising or falling in popularity?
Mamie has fallen 942 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5174 in 2020 to #6116 in 2025.
How long has Mamie been recorded?
Mamie appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.