Mindy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mindy is an English name derived as a diminutive of Melinda, meaning sweet or gentle. It evolved from Melinda and has gained popularity since the mid-20th century, reflecting traits of cheerfulness and creativity. There is no biblical background associated with the name.
The name Mindy is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mindy 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, 'Mindy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5827th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11609th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6012th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 471st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 243rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 326th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1457th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2088th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mindy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mindy"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪndi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Mindy is often considered a diminutive of the name Melinda, which itself is believed to be a combination of the names 'Melissa' and 'Linda'.
Meaning
sweet, gentle
Language Evolution
Melinda, Mindy
Historical Usage
Mindy gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a trendy name often associated with a cheerful and friendly demeanor.
Variants & Derivatives
Melinda, Minnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Mindy is perceived as a fun and modern name, often associated with creativity and a vibrant personality.
Famous People
Mindy Kaling, Mindy Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mindy"
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 "Mindy"
"Mindy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5827th of 10718 | 46 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11609th of 16616 | 21 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6012th of 9204 | 31 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 471st of 12526 | 7,186 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 243rd of 19264 | 18,934 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 326th of 27321 | 12,982 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1457th of 35406 | 2,303 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2088th of 30306 | 1,104 |
Regional Popularity of "Mindy" 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 "Mindy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.98% 445th/2227 |
12.43% 302nd/2430 |
25.06% 715th/2853 |
18.74% 520th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.03% 177th/2937 |
8.90% 310th/3483 |
7.99% 281st/3518 |
5.17% 209th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.78% 250th/3685 |
10.06% 450th/4475 |
6.10% 317th/5194 |
5.83% 368th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.72% 1866th/4582 |
16.32% 843rd/5164 |
26.95% 1971st/7313 |
17.86% 1333rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.96% 2349th/3984 |
16.65% 747th/4487 |
56.39% 3847th/6822 |
42.91% 2693rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mindy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mindy" 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.