Mamie
Mamie is a diminutive of Mary or Margaret that became popular as an independent name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name carries the meanings of its root names: "beloved" or "bitter" from Mary, and "pearl" from Margaret.
Current Popularity
#6249 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a distinctly vintage, early 20th-century charm
- •Works well as both a given name and nickname
- •Strong association with Southern and American heritage
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Famous People
Mamie Eisenhower
First Lady of the United States (1953-1961)
Mamie Gummer
Actress, known for 'The Good Wife'
Mamie Van Doren
Actress and singer from Hollywood's Golden Age
Mamie Smith
Singer and actress, pioneering blues recording artist
Statistics
77,907
Total births since 1880
1919
Peak year
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