Mignon
Mignon is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Cute, dainty, or darling.
Origin and history
Mignon is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the French word meaning cute, dainty, or darling. It gained some usage in the United States in the early to mid-20th century, partly inspired by French literature and opera. Today, it is a rare and vintage name choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,239 babies in the United States have been named Mignon since 1880. It ranks #3716 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.4 %)
- GA (11.9 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- LA (9.7 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 83 |
| 1900-1910 | 97 |
| 1910-1920 | 255 |
| 1920-1930 | 281 |
| 1930-1940 | 203 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 316 |
| 1970-1980 | 286 |
| 1980-1990 | 219 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Mignon
- Mignon Eberhart: Author, Novelist
- Mignon Nevins: Actress
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition through a central character in Goethe's 1795 novel Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship.
- Ambroise Thomas composed an opera titled Mignon in 1866 based on Goethe's character, helping popularize the name globally.