Amme
A girl's name of French origin with 49 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
wet nurse
Amme is a girl's baby name with roots in multiple traditions. In Old German and Dutch, amme means 'wet nurse' — a caregiver of the deepest intimacy. As a given name, Amme may function as a variant of Amy (of French and Latin origin, from amata, meaning 'beloved') or as a creative spelling in its own right.
Amme is simple and warm — four letters with the soft, open quality of Amy but with a slightly more unusual written form that gives it its own quiet distinctiveness.
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Phonetically, Amme belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Amme’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amme has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 | #13633 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #13254 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 6 | #9157 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 24 | #6853 | — |
The Story of Amme
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Amme is a Gen X staple. Girls named Amme are most likely born between 1975 and 1987.
How rare is Amme?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amme is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1970s with 24 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Amme by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1975–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | #11669 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15596 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13254 |
| 1981 | 6 | #9157 |
| 1977 | 10 | #5904 |
| 1976 | 8 | #6634 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8020 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2008