Minnie
Minnie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Of uncertain origin; short form of Wilhelmina ('resolute protector'), Margaret ('pearl'), or Minerva ('intellect').
Origin and history
Minnie originated as a diminutive of Wilhelmina, Minerva, or Margaret, as well as Miriam. It was exceptionally popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, ranking among the top ten female names in the 1880s. Today, it is recognized as a vintage classic with a gentle, nostalgic charm.
Popularity in the United States
159,280 babies in the United States have been named Minnie since 1880. It ranks #251 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1744.
States where it is most popular
- AL (9.1 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- MS (8.3 %)
- NC (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21,724 |
| 1890-1900 | 24,615 |
| 1900-1910 | 19,715 |
| 1910-1920 | 27,486 |
| 1920-1930 | 26,905 |
| 1930-1940 | 15,874 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,736 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,933 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,266 |
| 1970-1980 | 966 |
| 1980-1990 | 488 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 298 |
| 2010-2019 | 572 |
| 2020-2029 | 357 |
Famous people named Minnie
- Minnie Driver: Actress, Singer
- Minnie Riperton: Singer, Songwriter
- Minnie Pearl: Comedian
Fun facts
- Minnie was the fifth most popular girl name in the United States in 1880, when official birth tracking began.
- The name is globally famous due to Disney's Minnie Mouse, who made her debut in 1928.