1,870births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
2023Peak · United States
#1753United States 2025
Ames is a boy name family recorded 1,870 times in 2 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1753 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2023, at 2.8 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Ahmès (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Ames
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | English | 1,865 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1753 | 2023 | ▲ 101 % |
| Ahmès | French | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Ames
How popular is the name Ames?
In 2025 it ranked #1753 in the United States. Official registers record 1,870 births across 2 countries.
What is Ames in other languages?
Ahmès (French).
When was Ames most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2023, at 2.8 births per 100,000.
Is Ames a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ames is a boy name.