Aimee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aimee"
Pronunciation
/eɪˈmiː/
Origin
French
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'.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Aimee (modern French), Aimée (Old French), Amata (Latin)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Amy, Ami, Aime, Aimee
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.
Famous People
Aimee Mann (musician), Aimee Teegarden (actress), Aimee Garcia (actress)
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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 |
- |
| 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.