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Ames

“Beloved; a pet form of Amy, from Latin Amata” — English (pet form of Amy, ultimately Latin) origin

Boy's name · #1753 in the US (2025) · Trending

Ames has appeared in US records since 1913 — best rank #1694 (2020) · 1,855 babies named Ames all-time · 1 in 20,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 5 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Ameses

• Ames Hellicar — cricketer (1847-1907)
• Ames Van Wart — sculptor and artist (1841–1927)

In stories & tradition

• Ames White — Dark Angel

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