Aime Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aime originates from French, meaning 'beloved.' It evolved from the Old French name Aimo and has maintained its romantic connotation over time. Although it has no biblical relevance, it is often associated with positive traits of affection and love. The name has experienced various forms and adaptations, becoming increasingly popular in modern naming trends.
The name Aime is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Aime has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aime' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1874th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2726th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4682nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2953rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2915th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3801st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5898th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aime' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aime"
Pronunciation
/eɪm/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Aime is derived from the French verb 'aimer,' meaning 'to love.' It is a masculine name that has also been used as a feminine name in modern contexts.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Aimo (Old French), Aime (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Aime gained popularity in the 19th century in France and has seen a resurgence as a given name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Aimer, Aimi, Aimee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aime is perceived as a romantic and affectionate name, often associated with love and fondness.
Famous People
Aimee Mann, Aimee Garcia
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aime"
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 "Aime"
"Aime" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1874th of 7545 | 279 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2726th of 6773 | 143 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4682nd of 7552 | 42 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20994th of 24088 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11599th of 12526 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2953rd of 19264 | 385 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2915th of 27321 | 591 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3801st of 35406 | 599 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5898th of 30306 | 253 |
Regional Popularity of "Aime" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
43.29% 597th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
62.02% 965th/1556 |
- | - |
| 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 "Aime" by Generation for Female 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) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
70.58% 2483rd/3518 |
43.77% 1770th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
42.86% 2226th/5194 |
29.95% 1892nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
37.19% 2720th/7313 |
29.34% 2190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.31% 3978th/6822 |
50.33% 3159th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aime"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aime" 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.