Pearl or bitter
Originally a diminutive of Margaret or Mary, Mamie carries the meanings associated with those roots, specifically 'pearl' or 'bitter'. It was a highly popular standalone name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Mamie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,788 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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