Ammie
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 2,575 recorded births. Also given to 32 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Someone associated with Salford City F.C., as a fan, player, coach etc.
Ammie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Amy or Amelia, with roots in the Latin amata meaning 'beloved.' Soft and affectionate, it was a sweet short form used primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Ammie is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Ammie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1883, with 2,575 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ammie has 134+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1883.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | #12973 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 61 | #13010 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 119 | #9496 | — |
| 1990s | 125 | #8277 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 332 | #3187 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 533 | #1809 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 158 | #3758 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 126 | #3338 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 158 | #2363 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 211 | #1704 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 263 | #1657 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 224 | #1394 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 120 | #1176 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 87 | #1060 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 45 | #820 | — |
The Story of Ammie
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1973, Ammie is a Gen X staple. Girls named Ammie are most likely born between 1963 and 1983.
How rare is Ammie?
With 2,575 total births on record, Ammie remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1883, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 533 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ammie by the numbers
- Would fill 54 school buses
- Meeting one Ammie per day would take 7.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(134 years, 1883–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #13709 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12237 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16070 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14472 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16604 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12010 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10304 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11334 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13454 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9835 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8090 |
| 2008 | 10 | #10869 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11696 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7900 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6275 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14293 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8031 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9530 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11083 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7193 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Ammie as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ammie has also been given to 32 boys in the U.S. since 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1883–2022