Minnie
Minnie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Will, desire, or intellect (depending on the original root name like Wilhelmina or Minerva).
Origin and history
Minnie is historically a diminutive of names such as Wilhelmina or Minerva, though it has occasionally been used as a masculine standalone name or short form for Minoru or Minim in the United States. While overwhelmingly used as a feminine name in modern times, early U.S. records show limited historical usage for males. Today, masculine usage of Minnie is extremely rare and considered vintage.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Minnie since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (75 %)
- TX (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 93 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 102 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 143 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Although primarily a female name today, Minnie appeared as a masculine name in late 19th and early 20th-century U.S. birth records.
- It originally arose as a affectionate short form for classic names like Wilhelmina, Minerva, or Hermione.