Minnie Girl

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MIN-ee /ˈmɪni/

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Diminutive of Minerva; Latin: 'the one who is loved'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Minnie is derived from the Latin name "Minna," which is a diminutive form of names such as Wilhelmina or Minerva. The etymological roots can be traced back to the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will or desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet or protection," particularly in the case of Wilhelmina.

The name Minerva, on the other hand, originates from ancient Roman mythology, where Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and the arts. The transition of Minnie into English occurred through the influence of German and Dutch immigrants, particularly in the 19th century, when diminutive forms of names became popular in English-speaking countries.

Historically, the name Minnie gained prominence in the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of various cultural movements that celebrated femininity and domesticity. The name appears in literature and popular culture during this period, including notable figures such as Minnie Mouse, who was introduced by Walt Disney in the 1920s, further embedding the name into the cultural lexicon.

Additionally, the name Minnie is associated with several saints, including Saint Minna, a lesser-known figure in Christian hagiography, which contributed to its usage in Christian contexts. Culturally, Minnie has been embraced as a symbol of innocence and charm, often evoking a sense of nostalgia.

The name has been used in various literary works and songs, reinforcing its endearing qualities. Diminutive forms like Minny have also emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various contexts.

Overall, the name Minnie reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Minnie

In this section, you will find notable people named Minnie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Minnie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Minnie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Minnie Driver is an actress best known for Good Will Hunting, Grosse Pointe Blank, and The Riches.

Minnie Mouse is a cartoon character best known as a co-star in Disney animated films and as the iconic mascot of The Walt Disney Company.

Fictional characters named Minnie

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Minnie Mouse is a fictional character from the Disney franchise. She is a cheerful and optimistic mouse who is often seen as the girlfriend of Mickey Mouse.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Minnie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Minnie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MillieMiraMinaMollyMabel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Minnie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Minnie has ranked as high as #138 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Minnie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Minnie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Minnie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Minnie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 54 0 54
2024 64 0 64
2023 50 0 50
2022 55 0 55
2021 63 0 63
2020 71 0 71
2019 74 0 74
2018 67 0 67
2017 67 0 67
2016 66 0 66
2015 68 0 68
2014 50 0 50
2013 58 0 58
2012 45 0 45
2011 39 0 39
2010 38 0 38
2009 28 0 28
2008 43 0 43
2007 17 0 17
2006 37 0 37
2005 32 0 32
2004 27 0 27
2003 25 0 25
2002 33 0 33
2001 25 0 25
2000 31 0 31
1999 24 0 24
1998 35 0 35
1997 30 0 30
1996 36 0 36
1995 28 0 28
1994 38 0 38
1993 24 0 24
1992 55 0 55
1991 37 0 37
1990 38 0 38
1989 33 0 33
1988 44 0 44
1987 45 0 45
1986 34 0 34
1985 63 0 63
1984 44 0 44
1983 53 0 53
1982 45 0 45
1981 56 0 56
1980 71 0 71
1979 73 0 73
1978 59 0 59
1977 69 0 69
1976 82 0 82
1975 96 0 96
1974 104 0 104
1973 108 0 108
1972 115 0 115
1971 134 0 134
1970 126 0 126
1969 138 0 138
1968 155 0 155
1967 175 0 175
1966 181 0 181
1965 208 0 208
1964 223 0 223
1963 245 0 245
1962 270 0 270
1961 321 0 321
1960 350 0 350
1959 428 5 423
1958 416 0 416
1957 423 5 418
1956 494 0 494
1955 546 0 546
1954 614 0 614
1953 662 5 657
1952 696 0 696
1951 792 0 792
1950 883 6 877
1949 940 5 935
1948 999 6 993
1947 1,060 9 1,051
1946 1,076 5 1,071
1945 1,095 7 1,088
1944 1,229 8 1,221
1943 1,357 10 1,347
1942 1,455 9 1,446
1941 1,363 8 1,355
1940 1,237 8 1,229
1939 1,280 12 1,268
1938 1,375 14 1,361
1937 1,393 15 1,378
1936 1,445 15 1,430
1935 1,590 9 1,581
1934 1,682 19 1,663
1933 1,616 13 1,603
1932 1,826 17 1,809
1931 1,791 18 1,773
1930 2,019 11 2,008
1929 2,011 17 1,994
1928 2,239 12 2,227
1927 2,484 15 2,469
1926 2,459 10 2,449
1925 2,760 21 2,739
1924 2,901 16 2,885
1923 2,802 17 2,785
1922 3,129 14 3,115
1921 3,008 10 2,998
1920 3,257 13 3,244
1919 3,288 16 3,272
1918 3,192 11 3,181
1917 3,269 7 3,262
1916 3,286 12 3,274
1915 3,284 14 3,270
1914 2,728 10 2,718
1913 2,340 8 2,332
1912 2,306 11 2,295
1911 1,906 7 1,899
1910 1,989 6 1,983
1909 1,787 8 1,779
1908 1,825 8 1,817
1907 1,917 10 1,907
1906 1,785 8 1,777
1905 1,956 6 1,950
1904 1,890 5 1,885
1903 1,859 13 1,846
1902 2,066 11 2,055
1901 2,036 10 2,026
1900 2,685 12 2,673
1899 2,046 10 2,036
1898 2,417 8 2,409
1897 2,300 16 2,284
1896 2,544 14 2,530
1895 2,576 9 2,567
1894 2,598 6 2,592
1893 2,528 18 2,510
1892 2,617 8 2,609
1891 2,440 12 2,428
1890 2,666 16 2,650
1889 2,637 13 2,624
1888 2,668 14 2,654
1887 2,226 11 2,215
1886 2,380 8 2,372
1885 2,184 6 2,178
1884 2,243 0 2,243
1883 2,049 14 2,035
1882 2,014 10 2,004
1881 1,661 8 1,653
1880 1,755 9 1,746

Top States for Minnie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
100%