Minerva

Minerva is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 74 girls in the United States.

Minerva at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Minerva

Minerva belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Minerva first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #194 in 1880, and in 2024 74 babies received the name — 15,734 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Minerva in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#194 in 1880
Peak year
1955
Babies named Minerva in 2024
74
Total since 1880
15,734

Minerva in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1948 in 2022
Babies named Minerva in 2025
8
Total since 1996
167

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Minerva mean?

The meaning of Minerva is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Minerva a boy or girl name?

Minerva is a girl name. In 2024, 74 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Minerva?

Minerva comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Minerva?

Minerva first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #194 in 1880, and 74 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].