Minh Unisex

Popularity: #885 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmeen / miŋ

Vietnamese

Meaning

bright; intelligent

Historical & Cultural Background

Minh is a common name in Vietnam, often used for boys. It is associated with positive attributes such as brightness and intelligence. The name reflects cultural values that emphasize education and wisdom. In Vietnamese culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen carefully by parents.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Minh

International Variants

Famous people named Minh

Minh Mang was the second emperor of the Nguyen dynasty in Vietnam, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

Minh Le is a Vietnamese-American game designer known for co-creating the popular game Counter-Strike.

Minh Tu Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American model and beauty queen who gained recognition in international pageants.

Fictional characters named Minh

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Minh was first seen in the United States in 1975. Minh has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Minh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Minh (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
53%
CA 7
47%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19756
197621
197716
197820
197935
198050
198167
198280
198370
198457
198559
198646
198750
198858
198946
199050
199142
199268
199358
199462
199540
199648
199757
199828
199933
200030
200140
200237
200350
200438
200541
200638
200745
200847
200935
201037
201140
201246
201323
201446
201539
201629
201736
201834
201932
202027
202120
202222
202333
202439