Mindy

Mindy is a girl's name of English origin meaning “gentle.” In 2024 it was given to 99 girls in the United States.

Mindy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“gentle”

About the name Mindy

Mindy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “gentle” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mindy first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #81 in 1979, and in 2024 99 babies received the name — 42,540 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mindy in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#81 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Mindy in 2024
99
Total since 1880
42,540

Mindy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1846 in 2020
Babies named Mindy in 2025
10
Total since 1996
168

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mindy mean?

Mindy means “gentle” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mindy a boy or girl name?

Mindy is a girl name. In 2024, 99 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mindy?

Mindy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mindy?

Mindy first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #81 in 1979, and 99 babies were given the name in 2024.

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