Minnie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness; Beloved
Background: The name Minnie originates as a diminutive of the name Minerva, which derives from the Latin word 'minua,' meaning 'to lessen.' Additionally, Minnie can also be linked to the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness,' or in some contexts, 'beloved.' The name has gained popularity as a standalone name, often associated with the character Minnie Mouse.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#249
Total births
160,011
Most popular decade
1910s
(82,764 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+485 ranks)
Years in Top 100
45
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #640
- Peak year
- 1925
- Peak year births
- 21
- Peak rank
- #1,679
- Most recent year
- 1959
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,989
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,746
- First year rank
- #5
- Peak year
- 1916
- Peak year births
- 3,274
- Peak rank
- #71
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 62
- Recent rank
- #2,740
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).