FIRST NAME
Ames
Ames is the 5,890th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 832 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 97 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #5,890 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
832
living · #5,890
BABIES NAMED AMES BY BIRTH YEAR · 1913–2025
202592
As a male name, Ames peaked in 2023, when 93 babies were named Ames (the #1755 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,435 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
97
living · #35,435
BABIES NAMED AMES BY BIRTH YEAR · 2016–2022
20225
As a female name, Ames peaked in 2016, when 5 babies were named Ames (the #16424 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)