Mimi
Mimi is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child, rebellious, or bitter (via Miriam); often used as a general term of endearment.
Origin and history
Mimi originated primarily as a French diminutive for names like Miriam, Miriam, or Christine, but later gained widespread use as an independent given name. It has a vintage, affectionate quality and maintains steady, niche usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,950 babies in the United States have been named Mimi since 1880. It ranks #2030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1981.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.5 %)
- NY (25.3 %)
- TX (8 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 181 |
| 1920-1930 | 330 |
| 1930-1940 | 411 |
| 1940-1950 | 646 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,281 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,334 |
| 1970-1980 | 637 |
| 1980-1990 | 589 |
| 1990-2000 | 627 |
| 2000-2010 | 515 |
| 2010-2019 | 255 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Famous people named Mimi
- Mimi Rogers: Actress, Producer
- Mimi Kennedy: Actress, Author
Fun facts
- Mimi is famous as the heroine of Giacomo Puccini's popular 1896 opera La Bohème.
- Beyond a given name, Mimi is widely used as a term of endearment or a grandmother nickname in several languages.