Minna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIN-uh / ˈmɪnəGerman; Hebrew
Meaning
German: Love; Hebrew: Sea of bitterness
Historical & Cultural Background
Minna is a diminutive form of names like Wilhelmina and other names ending in -mina, commonly used in German-speaking countries. In Hebrew, it is sometimes associated with the name Menahem, which carries a different meaning. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting both affection and depth. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Minna has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Mina
- Minnie
International Variants
- Minna (German)
- Mina (Spanish)
- Mina (Italian)
Famous people named Minna
Minna Canth was a Finnish writer and social activist known for her plays and novels that addressed women's rights.
Minna Antrim was an American author and essayist recognized for her works on social issues in the early 20th century.
Minna Lindgren is a Finnish author known for her mystery novels and contributions to literature.
Minna von Barnhelm is a character in a play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, which is a significant work in German literature.
Fictional characters named Minna
Minna is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', known for her role as a tactician.
Minna is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', where she is depicted as a student.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Minna was first seen in the United States in 1880. Minna has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Minna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Minna (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 21 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 19 |
| 1885 | 20 |
| 1886 | 18 |
| 1887 | 32 |
| 1888 | 31 |
| 1889 | 43 |
| 1890 | 34 |
| 1891 | 36 |
| 1892 | 33 |
| 1893 | 43 |
| 1894 | 34 |
| 1895 | 48 |
| 1896 | 32 |
| 1897 | 42 |
| 1898 | 33 |
| 1899 | 27 |
| 1900 | 39 |
| 1901 | 23 |
| 1902 | 25 |
| 1903 | 20 |
| 1904 | 26 |
| 1905 | 30 |
| 1906 | 24 |
| 1907 | 34 |
| 1908 | 32 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1910 | 33 |
| 1911 | 32 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1913 | 44 |
| 1914 | 51 |
| 1915 | 47 |
| 1916 | 54 |
| 1917 | 49 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 37 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 24 |
| 1922 | 35 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 28 |