Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Ammie since 1883
Babies named Ammie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1973, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ammie's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 |
| 1890s | 87 |
| 1900s | 120 |
| 1910s | 224 |
| 1920s | 263 |
| 1930s | 211 |
| 1940s | 158 |
| 1950s | 126 |
| 1960s | 158 |
| 1970s | 533 |
| 1980s | 332 |
| 1990s | 125 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Ammie is a classic example of a late-19th-century diminutive, first recorded in the U.S. in 1883. It reached its peak popularity in 1886, when it was most commonly given to newborn girls. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, with a noticeable fall in frequency starting around 1985. The name has not ranked in the top 1,000 since the mid-20th century and is now quite rare. Its simple, affectionate sound aligns with other nicknames-turned-given-names of the era, such as Annie and Effie. While Ammie never had widespread regional concentration, it was found across the United States during its peak decades. Today, it appeals to parents seeking a vintage, underused name with a friendly feel.
Ammie is a hypocoristic form of names such as Amelia, Amanda, or Amy, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its usage peaked in the 1880s, reflecting a fashion for diminutives ending in -ie or -y. The name has since declined but persists as a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ammie
Names that share Ammie's style, for a brother or sister.
