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Ames
BoyMeaning of Ames: French: 'friend'
Ames is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1752nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1752
92 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,865
First recorded 1913 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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