Menno
Menno is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Strength or power.
Origin and history
Menno is a traditional Frisian and Dutch name derived from ancient Germanic roots associated with strength. It is best known historically through Menno Simons, the Anabaptist leader after whom the Mennonites are named. In the United States, it remains a rare but distinct choice, predominantly used within traditional Dutch and Anabaptist communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,458 babies in the United States have been named Menno since 1880. It ranks #3269 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1751.
States where it is most popular
- PA (33.2 %)
- IN (30.6 %)
- MO (17.8 %)
- OH (15.1 %)
- KS (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 112 |
| 1920-1930 | 126 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 56 |
| 1950-1960 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 201 |
| 2010-2019 | 193 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Famous people named Menno
- Menno Simons: Religious Leader, Reformer
- Menno Meyjes: Screenwriter, Director
Fun facts
- The name Menno directly inspired the name of the Mennonite religious movement, named after Frisian reformer Menno Simons.
- Menno originated as a hypocoristic pet form of ancient Germanic names starting with the element 'mein', meaning strength.