Ames
boy name#1753 in 2025Ames entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1694 in 2020, ranks #1753 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1913–2025
#1753
rank today
#1694
peak (2020)
92
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2893 |
| 1920s | #3241 |
| 1930s | #2654 |
| 1940s | #3021 |
| 1950s | #2655 |
| 1960s | #2798 |
| 1970s | #3292 |
| 1980s | #2876 |
| 1990s | #7939 |
| 2000s | #8418 |
| 2010s | #2822 |
| 2020s | #1849 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ames has been most popular in CA, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Ames are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ames is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ames in 2025?
- Ames ranks #1753 among US boy names in 2025, with 92 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ames most popular?
- Ames peaked in 2020, reaching #1694 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ames with classmates?
- Ames will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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