Min Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmin / mɪnChinese; English
Meaning
Chinese: clever; English: short form of names like Minerva
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Min is often associated with intelligence and cleverness. It can also be a diminutive form of longer names. In English-speaking contexts, Min is sometimes used as a nickname or short form. The name has gained some popularity in various cultures due to its simplicity and ease of pronunciation.
Trend Summary
The name Min has seen limited popularity in the U.S. and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Minnie
- Mina
International Variants
- Min (Chinese)
- Min (Korean)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Min was first seen in the United States in 1971. Min has ranked as high as #1217 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Min has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Min (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |