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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Alex Lang

FOUND: The insanely uncommon name that could be the next big trend - You Need To See This

Mamie Gummer Colleen Slagen
  • Baby name expert Colleen Slagen is encouraging parents to consider using the name Mamie, describing it as an “insanely uncommon” choice with mainstream potential.
  • According to official U.S. Social Security Administration data, Mamie ranked 6,250th in popularity in 2025, with only 19 families choosing the name.
  • Historically used as a nickname for names such as Mary or Margaret, Mamie translates to mean pearl.
  • Slagen highlighted the name's high-profile connections, citing Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower.
  • Addressing concerns that Mamie translates to grandma in French, Slagen pointed out that other grandmotherly terms like Poppy and Gigi are already widely used for children.

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The one baby name that experts say nobody is using - but totally needs to

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