Mignon

Mignon: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin

Meaning and origin of Mignon

  • A female given name from French.

Etymology

Borrowed from French Mignon. * (surname): Occasionally of Walloon origin.

How popular is Mignon?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#727peak rank (1885)
2,239babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,239 girls in the U.S. have been named Mignon. Its highest rank for girls was #727 in 1885. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202555 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Mignon FAQ

What does the name Mignon mean?

A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Mignon. * (surname): Occasionally of Walloon origin.

What is the origin of the name Mignon?

Mignon is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Mignon?

Since 1880, 2,239 girls in the U.S. have been named Mignon. Its highest rank for girls was #727 in 1885. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Mignon a boy or girl name?

Mignon is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,239 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.