Mignon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mignon is a French name meaning 'cute' or 'delicate'. It evolved from the Old French term mignon and was popularized in the 19th century through literary works. The name is associated with charm and elegance, lacking specific biblical relevance, and is perceived positively in contemporary contexts.
The name Mignon is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mignon has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mignon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1372nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1918th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2307th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2567th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5557th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18926th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mignon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mignon"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪɲ.joʊn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Mignon comes from the French word 'mignon', which means 'cute' or 'delicate'. It was popularized in the 19th century by the character Mignon in the novel 'Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Meaning
cute, delicate
Language Evolution
Old French: mignon, Modern French: mignon
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literary contexts, due to its association with charm and delicacy.
Variants & Derivatives
Mignonne, Mignonneau, Minny
Modern Popularity & Image
Mignon is viewed as an elegant and charming name, often associated with a playful or artistic personality.
Famous People
Mignon Fogarty, an author and podcaster known as Grammar Girl, Mignon G. Eberhart, an American mystery writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mignon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mignon"
"Mignon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1372nd of 9107 | 573 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1918th of 9204 | 340 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2307th of 12526 | 440 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2567th of 19264 | 474 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5557th of 27321 | 238 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18926th of 35406 | 46 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Mignon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mignon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
84.07% 1989th/2366 |
85.11% 972nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
94.15% 1465th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
75.36% 2150th/2853 |
67.10% 1862nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
67.54% 2376th/3518 |
47.73% 1930th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
91.36% 5771st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mignon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mignon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.