Minnie

Minnie 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 62 girls in the United States.

Minnie at a glance

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

About the name Minnie

Minnie 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, Minnie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5 in 1880, and in 2024 62 babies received the name — 159,224 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Minnie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#5 in 1880
Peak year
1916
Babies named Minnie in 2024
62
Total since 1880
159,224

Minnie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#274 in 2016
Babies named Minnie in 2025
88
Total since 1996
2,265

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Minnie mean?

The meaning of Minnie 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 Minnie a boy or girl name?

Minnie is a girl name. In 2024, 62 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Minnie?

Minnie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Minnie?

Minnie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #5 in 1880, and 62 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].