Minnow Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MIN-oh //ˈmɪnoʊ//
Origin: English; Native American
Meaning: English: small fish; Native American: a term of endearment
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Minnow is derived from the English word for a small fish, often used in a playful or affectionate context. In some Native American cultures, it serves as a term of endearment.
The name is relatively modern and has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in nature-inspired naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Minnow was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Minnow has ranked as high as #18540 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Minnow has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Minnow 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 Minnow 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 Minnow.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Minnow
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.
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