Mimi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEE-mee / ˈmiːmiFrench; Japanese
Meaning
French: 'my'; Japanese: 'beautiful' (美美)
Historical & Cultural Background
In French, Mimi is often used as a diminutive for names like Miriam or Marie. It has been popularized in various cultures, particularly in France. In Japan, the name can be associated with beauty due to its kanji representation. The name has a playful and affectionate connotation in many contexts.
Trend Summary
Mimi has seen a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States, often favored for its cute and affectionate sound.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mimi
- Mimsy
International Variants
- Mimi (Japanese)
- Mimi (French)
Famous people named Mimi
Mimi Rogers is an American actress and producer known for her roles in films such as 'The Rapture' and 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'.
Mimi Imfurst is a drag performer known for competing on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.
Mimi Siku is a character from the film 'Jungle 2 Jungle', portrayed by actor Sam Huntington.
Mimi Hines is an American singer and actress known for her performances in the 1960s and 1970s.
Fictional characters named Mimi
Mimi Marquez is a character from the musical 'Rent', known for her vibrant personality and struggles with addiction.
Mimi is a character in the anime 'Digimon Tamers', serving as a supportive friend to the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mimi was first seen in the United States in 1900. Mimi has ranked as high as #975 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Mimi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mimi (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1900 | 5 |
1903 | 7 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 6 |
1910 | 12 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 14 |
1913 | 9 |
1914 | 18 |
1915 | 14 |
1916 | 31 |
1917 | 25 |
1918 | 18 |
1919 | 31 |
1920 | 34 |
1921 | 33 |
1922 | 30 |
1923 | 31 |
1924 | 29 |
1925 | 40 |
1926 | 22 |
1927 | 40 |
1928 | 31 |
1929 | 40 |
1930 | 36 |
1931 | 34 |
1932 | 34 |
1933 | 33 |
1934 | 41 |
1935 | 45 |
1936 | 41 |
1937 | 52 |
1938 | 48 |
1939 | 47 |
1940 | 29 |
1941 | 39 |
1942 | 54 |
1943 | 66 |
1944 | 64 |
1945 | 66 |
1946 | 67 |
1947 | 79 |
1948 | 96 |
1949 | 86 |
1950 | 99 |
1951 | 107 |
1952 | 117 |
1953 | 121 |
1954 | 138 |
1955 | 146 |
1956 | 156 |
1957 | 130 |
1958 | 132 |
1959 | 135 |
1960 | 150 |
1961 | 168 |
1962 | 160 |
1963 | 135 |
1964 | 139 |
1965 | 139 |
1966 | 113 |
1967 | 126 |
1968 | 97 |
1969 | 106 |
1970 | 79 |
1971 | 86 |
1972 | 73 |
1973 | 68 |
1974 | 65 |
1975 | 65 |
1976 | 47 |
1977 | 56 |
1978 | 51 |
1979 | 47 |
1980 | 78 |
1981 | 59 |
1982 | 61 |
1983 | 58 |
1984 | 55 |
1985 | 60 |
1986 | 41 |
1987 | 43 |
1988 | 74 |
1989 | 60 |
1990 | 57 |
1991 | 61 |
1992 | 63 |
1993 | 71 |
1994 | 62 |
1995 | 59 |
1996 | 69 |
1997 | 64 |
1998 | 57 |
1999 | 64 |
2000 | 44 |
2001 | 66 |
2002 | 48 |
2003 | 36 |
2004 | 62 |
2005 | 63 |
2006 | 47 |
2007 | 51 |
2008 | 59 |
2009 | 39 |
2010 | 29 |
2011 | 40 |
2012 | 31 |
2013 | 27 |
2014 | 25 |
2015 | 23 |
2016 | 20 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 15 |
2019 | 23 |
2020 | 19 |
2021 | 19 |
2022 | 26 |
2023 | 17 |
2024 | 24 |