Memory

Girl name

Memory has been given to 1,356 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,356

Peak year

2006 (36 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1922

10-year trend

▲ +6%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Names one letter away from Memory — alternate spellings parents actually use.

29,762 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Memory.

1,354 babies since 1888

1,354 babies since 2003

1,359 babies since 1923

1,360 babies since 1961

1,360 babies since 1970

1,362 babies since 1962

1,350 babies since 1906

1,363 babies since 1993

How popular is the name Memory?

Memory has been given to 1,356 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Memory peak?

Memory peaked in 2006, when 36 babies were given the name.

Is Memory a girl or boy name?

Memory is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Memory are girls).

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