Minnie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Minnie is a diminutive name with Latin roots, often linked to the goddess Minerva and associated with belovedness. It evolved through various historical forms, reflecting its use as a term of endearment. The name gained popularity in the late 19th century and remains well-regarded today. It has no direct biblical relevance, but its friendly perception is bolstered by cultural icons.
The name Minnie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Minnie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Minnie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1786th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2131st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4568th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 68th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 151st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 372nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2659th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4287th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2753rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Minnie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Minnie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪni/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Minnie is often considered a diminutive form of the name 'Minerva', the Roman goddess of wisdom, or may also derive from names such as 'Wilhelmina' or 'Minna'.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Minerva, Minna, Wilhelmina, Minnie
Historical Usage
Minnie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a common diminutive for various names, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Minna, Mina, Minnie Mae
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Minnie is often associated with a friendly and playful image, partly due to the popularity of the cartoon character Minnie Mouse.
Famous People
Minnie Driver, Minnie Pearl, Minnie Riperton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Minnie"
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 "Minnie"
"Minnie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1786th of 7545 | 297 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2131st of 6773 | 222 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4568th of 7552 | 46 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 68th of 9107 | 67,212 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 151st of 9204 | 27,780 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 372nd of 12526 | 11,393 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1044th of 19264 | 1,894 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2659th of 27321 | 673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4287th of 35406 | 509 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2753rd of 30306 | 751 |
Regional Popularity of "Minnie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| 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 "Minnie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
9.75% 138th/1416 |
9.57% 132nd/1379 |
1.69% 40th/2366 |
11.65% 133rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
18.05% 279th/1546 |
21.02% 327th/1556 |
3.31% 78th/2353 |
19.72% 305th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.06% 625th/2227 |
32.80% 797th/2430 |
7.99% 228th/2853 |
26.81% 744th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.11% 1178th/2937 |
46.77% 1629th/3483 |
21.29% 749th/3518 |
50.94% 2060th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
75.62% 3384th/4475 |
47.96% 2491st/5194 |
54.88% 3467th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
69.51% 5083rd/7313 |
49.36% 3684th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
50.98% 3478th/6822 |
50.33% 3159th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Minnie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Minnie" 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.