Mindi
Mindi is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sweet, gentle, or honeyed (often via its connection to Melinda or Linda).
Origin and history
Mindi is an English given name, typically arising as a spelling variant of Mindy or a diminutive of names like Melinda. It saw its peak usage in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. While rare in recent birth records, it remains a familiar classic modern option.
Popularity in the United States
4,405 babies in the United States have been named Mindi since 1880. It ranks #2645 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- UT (9.5 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 642 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,983 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,186 |
| 1990-2000 | 292 |
| 2000-2010 | 99 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Mindi
- Mindi Abair: Saxophonist, Singer
Fun facts
- Mindi emerged as a trendy alternative spelling to Mindy, which originally gained popularity as a diminutive of Melinda.
- The name experienced most of its U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s, influenced by pop culture trends of the era.