Minnie
Minnie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪni/
Meaning and origin of Minnie
- A diminutive of the female names Wilhelmina, Minerva, Mary, Mina, Mamie and Hermione. Popular as a formal female given name in the 19th century.
Etymology
Its diminutives + -ie.
How popular is Minnie?
Since 1880, 159,280 girls and 787 boys in the U.S. have been named Minnie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #442 in 1893. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Minnie
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Minnie
Names that peaked around the same time as Minnie and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Minnie FAQ
What does the name Minnie mean?
A diminutive of the female names Wilhelmina, Minerva, Mary, Mina, Mamie and Hermione. Popular as a formal female given name in the 19th century. Its diminutives + -ie.
How popular is the name Minnie?
Since 1880, 159,280 girls and 787 boys in the U.S. have been named Minnie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #442 in 1893. In 2025, 54 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Minnie a boy or girl name?
Minnie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 159,280 girls and 787 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.