Minerva
Minerva: name meaning, origin and popularity
Girl name
How popular is Minerva?
89U.S. babies in 2025
#194peak rank (1880)
15,823babies since 1880
Since 1880, 15,823 girls in the U.S. have been named Minerva. Its highest rank for girls was #194 in 1880. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Minerva FAQ
How popular is the name Minerva?
Since 1880, 15,823 girls in the U.S. have been named Minerva. Its highest rank for girls was #194 in 1880. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Minerva a boy or girl name?
Minerva is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,823 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).