Mammie
Mammie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pearl or wished-for child; derived as a pet form of Margaret or Mary.
Origin and history
Mammie is a diminutive variant of Margaret or Mary, historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is closely related to the name Mamie, though spelled with a double 'm'. Usage of this spelling has become extremely rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,523 babies in the United States have been named Mammie since 1880. It ranks #3518 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (19.5 %)
- AL (18.3 %)
- GA (17.8 %)
- NC (12.9 %)
- SC (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 77 |
| 1890-1900 | 152 |
| 1900-1910 | 256 |
| 1910-1920 | 442 |
| 1920-1930 | 573 |
| 1930-1940 | 377 |
| 1940-1950 | 326 |
| 1950-1960 | 221 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Mammie was a common alternative spelling of Mamie in the late Victorian era.
- Most recorded U.S. births for the name Mammie occurred before the mid-20th century.