Min

Min: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Min

  • A male given name.
  • A female given name.

Etymology

From Mandarin ꕏ (Mǐn).

How popular is Min?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#2786peak rank (1982)
638babies since 1880

Since 1880, 243 girls and 395 boys in the U.S. have been named Min (38% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5603 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #2786 in 1982. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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

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Min FAQ

What does the name Min mean?

A male given name. A female given name. From Mandarin ꕏ (Mǐn).

How popular is the name Min?

Since 1880, 243 girls and 395 boys in the U.S. have been named Min (38% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5603 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #2786 in 1982. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Min a boy or girl name?

Min is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (243 girls and 395 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.