Memorie
A female name derived from the Latin word for "memory" or "remembrance".
Name Census estimates that about 415 living Americans carry the first name Memorie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Memorie today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Memorie births was 2002 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Memorie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
415
~ 1 in 825,914 Americans
Peak year
2002
15 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,772
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Memorie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Memorie from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 94 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Memorie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Memorie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Memorie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Memorie
The name Memorie has its roots in the Latin language and can be traced back to the late Roman period. It is derived from the Latin word "memoria," which means "memory" or "remembrance." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were known for their exceptional memory or ability to recall and preserve knowledge.
During the Middle Ages, the name Memorie was occasionally used in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas influenced by the Latin language and culture. It was sometimes given to scholars, poets, or individuals associated with the preservation of historical records or literary works.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Memorie can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Carolingian scholar Alcuin of York. Alcuin mentions a monk named Memorie in his correspondence, describing him as a learned individual with a remarkable memory for ancient texts.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Memorie de Villiers was a French chronicler and historian who documented the events of the Crusades. His writings provided invaluable insights into the military campaigns and the cultural exchanges between Europeans and the Middle East during that period.
During the Renaissance, the name Memorie gained popularity among humanist scholars and intellectuals. Memorie Cazzoli, an Italian philosopher and translator born in 1455, was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the spread of classical knowledge.
In the 17th century, Memorie Delacroix, a French artist and engraver, gained recognition for her skillful engravings depicting historical scenes and portraits of notable figures of her time. Her artistic works have become valuable records of the cultural and social life of that era.
Another significant figure was Memorie Montessori, an Italian educator and physician born in 1870. She developed the Montessori Method of education, which emphasizes hands-on learning and respecting a child's natural curiosity and development. Her innovative approach to education has had a lasting impact on educational practices worldwide.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Memorie, reflecting its connection to memory, knowledge, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
People
Memorie + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Memorie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Memorie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 415 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Memorie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 825,914 US residents.
Is Memorie a common name?
We classify Memorie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 438 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Memorie most popular?
The single biggest year for Memorie was 2002, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Memorie is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Memorie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Memorie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.