Aimie
A girl's name of French origin with 548 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Aimie hit its peak of 41 births in 1979, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Aimie reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Aimie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aimie is a girl's baby name of French origin, a variant spelling of Amy or Aimée, from the Old French amée meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved,' the past participle of aimer (to love). The name carries the warmth of French at its most affectionate.
Aimie's spelling combines the French Aimée with the familiar Amy, creating a hybrid that looks both classic and personalized. It says the same loving thing as Amy — you are beloved — but with a slight Continental flourish in its written form.
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Aimie is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the French naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Aimie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aimie has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 41 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 92 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 155 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 205 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 21 | — |
The Story of Aimie
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Aimie is a Gen X staple. Girls named Aimie are most likely born between 1969 and 1989.
How rare is Aimie?
With 548 total births on record, Aimie remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, peaked in the 1970s with 205 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Aimie by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Aimie per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1967–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #14636 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11043 |
| 2012 | 5 | #16959 |
| 2011 | 6 | #14875 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12317 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15199 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9472 |
| 2004 | 7 | #12793 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11045 |
| 2000 | 9 | #9896 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14452 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11161 |
| 1997 | 11 | #7751 |
| 1996 | 6 | #11835 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7525 |
| 1994 | 10 | #8134 |
| 1993 | 5 | #13472 |
| 1992 | 9 | #8744 |
| 1991 | 11 | #7433 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5291 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2014