Mindy
Mindy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sweet, gentle, or dark honey, depending on the root name Melinda.
Origin and history
Mindy is an English female name that originally arose as a affectionate short form of Melinda or Belinda. It gained widespread popularity as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Although its usage has declined since its peak, it remains a familiar, friendly classic.
Popularity in the United States
42,615 babies in the United States have been named Mindy since 1880. It ranks #664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1574.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.8 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- PA (5 %)
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 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,322 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,460 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,022 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,657 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,177 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,395 |
| 2010-2019 | 969 |
| 2020-2029 | 528 |
Famous people named Mindy
- Mindy Kaling: Actress, Comedian
- Mindy McCready: Singer
- Mindy Sterling: Actress, Voice Artist
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in U.S. popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s, influenced in part by the hit television sitcom Mork & Mindy.
- While created as a diminutive of Melinda or Belinda, Mindy was registered as a distinct standalone given name for thousands of American infants.