Ammie
Ammie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Ammie is a feminine given name derived either as a variant of Amy, meaning 'beloved', or as a pet form of names like Ann or Amanda. Historically used in the United States since the late 19th century, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,575 babies in the United States have been named Ammie since 1880. It ranks #3479 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- GA (20.3 %)
- MS (20.1 %)
- CA (18.6 %)
- SC (14.1 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 45 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 120 |
| 1910-1920 | 224 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 211 |
| 1940-1950 | 158 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 158 |
| 1970-1980 | 533 |
| 1980-1990 | 332 |
| 1990-2000 | 125 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Fun facts
- Ammie historically developed as a phonetic spelling variant or affectionate diminutive of Amy.
- Although uncommon today, Ammie has continuous recorded usage in the United States dating back to 1880.