Aimee
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
54,629 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1977 Peak Popularity Year
2,293 Peak Births

Aimee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Aimee is a French name meaning 'beloved', originating from the Latin 'amatus'. It evolved through Old French before becoming popular in modern usage. The name is associated with traits such as warmth and affection. There is no direct biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aimee"

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Pronunciation

/eɪˈmiː/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Aimee is derived from the French word 'aimé', meaning 'beloved' or 'loved'. It stems from the Latin root 'amatus', which also translates to 'beloved'.

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Meaning

beloved

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Language Evolution

Aimee (modern French), Aimée (Old French), Amata (Latin)

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Historical Usage

The name Aimee gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by the romantic nature of the name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Amy, Ami, Aime, Aimee

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Aimee is perceived as a charming and affectionate name, often associated with warmth and kindness. It remains popular in various cultures.

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Famous People

Aimee Mann (musician), Aimee Teegarden (actress), Aimee Garcia (actress)

📊 Aimee Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Aimee Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,293 peak births in 1977

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aimee"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Aimee"

"Aimee" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 5873rd of 10718 45
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 9965th of 16616 33
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1255th of 9107 659
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2138th of 9204 288
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 979th of 12526 2,053
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 200th of 19264 23,850
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 257th of 27321 17,725
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 640th of 35406 7,008
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1135th of 30306 2,641

Regional Popularity of "Aimee" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Aimee" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 71.36%
984th/1379
74.60%
1765th/2366
75.04%
857th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1556th/1556
89.04%
2095th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
36.73%
818th/2227
27.70%
673rd/2430
45.15%
1288th/2853
44.72%
1241st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
6.13%
180th/2937
5.17%
180th/3483
6.77%
238th/3518
4.35%
176th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
6.54%
241st/3685
5.07%
227th/4475
5.31%
276th/5194
3.89%
246th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
17.77%
814th/4582
12.57%
649th/5164
9.67%
707th/7313
6.59%
492nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
45.21%
1801st/3984
26.72%
1199th/4487
18.85%
1286th/6822
12.49%
784th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Aimee"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Aimee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Aimee" in the United States

The name Aimee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aimee has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aimee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5873rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9965th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1255th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2138th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 979th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 200th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 257th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 640th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1135th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aimee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Aimee name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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