Holding steady.
Popularity of Ayme since 1970
Babies named Ayme per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Ayme is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, with no clear etymological origin beyond a possible respelling of Amy. Its peak year was 2010, but even then it was given to fewer than five babies per year, making it one of the most uncommon names in the data. Despite its rarity, Ayme has a stable trajectory, suggesting it continues to be used occasionally for girls. Because it has never ranked, statistics like 'one in N' and top states are not available. Parents drawn to Ayme are likely seeking a distinctive, phonetically simple name that feels familiar yet unique.
The name Ayme appears in the United States from the 1970s onward, likely as a respelling of Amy or a creative variation of Aimée. Its usage has been very rare, with no clear etymological root outside of modern naming trends.
“Ayme” around the world
Where Ayme lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ayme
Names that share Ayme's style, for a brother or sister.
