Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Memorie since 1931
Babies named Memorie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Memorie is a rare modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1931. It has never been common; its highest rank was in 2002, when it reached its peak year. As of 2025, the name sits at rank 11,932, with roughly 1 in 229,610 girls receiving it. The trajectory is stable, with no recent revival. Although it resembles the word 'memory', the name's spelling adds a distinctive flourish. Memorie remains a rare choice, favored by parents seeking a unique and sentimental-sounding name.
Memorie is a modern coinage, likely derived from the English word 'memory', perhaps influenced by the spelling variant 'Memorie' which adds a French or archaic English flourish. It emerged in the 20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1931, and saw modest popularity in the 2000s, with a peak in 2002. It has not achieved widespread use, remaining a rare and distinctive choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mem, Mimi, Rie
Sibling names for Memorie
Names that share Memorie's style, for a brother or sister.
