Declining since 1985, #1,581 for girls today.
Popularity of Aimee since 1880
Babies named Aimee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 143 |
| 1890s | 168 |
| 1900s | 143 |
| 1910s | 259 |
| 1920s | 317 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 223 |
| 1950s | 976 |
| 1960s | 3,811 |
| 1970s | 19,407 |
| 1980s | 13,186 |
| 1990s | 7,832 |
| 2000s | 4,105 |
| 2010s | 3,068 |
| 2020s | 907 |
Meaning & origin
Aimee, a French-derived name meaning 'beloved', entered U.S. records as early as 1880, but its peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked highest among American girls. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, and as of 2025, it ranks 1581st with approximately 1 in 12,085 girls receiving the name. The name has been most popular in Colorado, California, and Arizona, reflecting a tendency for use in the western and southwestern states. While variants like Amy and Aimée share the same root, Aimee's distinct spelling offers a modern twist on a classic sentiment.
Aimee is the English respelling of the French name Aimée, which derives from the Latin 'amata', meaning 'beloved'. It originated as a medieval French name, often used in religious contexts to signify divine love. The name became popular in English-speaking countries through the Protestant Reformation, as it was seen as a virtuous name.
Where Aimee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aimee” around the world
Where Aimee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
155
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aim, Aims, Mimi
Sibling names for Aimee
Names that share Aimee's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Aimee
Names whose popularity has moved with Aimee's over the last 50 years.
