Girl
Minnie
memory, beloved
About Minnie
There's an irresistible charm to Minnie that captures hearts immediately. This diminutive name packs enormous personality into just two syllables, offering vintage appeal that's experiencing a delightful renaissance. Minnie doesn't take itself too seriously, which is precisely its strength—it's playful, sweet, and endlessly endearing. While some might consider it a nickname, using Minnie as a given name makes a confident statement about embracing joy and whimsy. It harks back to earlier eras when names were chosen for their sound and feel rather than their résumé potential, yet Minnie has proven itself capable of belonging to accomplished individuals throughout history. The name has an unmistakable retro quality without feeling dated, and its simplicity means it's universally recognizable across ages and backgrounds. Minnie suggests someone with a warm personality, someone approachable and genuine. It's short enough to be memorable but substantial enough to stand alone. For parents seeking something decidedly different from current trends while maintaining classic appeal, Minnie offers a refreshingly authentic choice.
Popularity of the Name Minnie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #5 | |||
| 1881 | #6 | |||
| 1882 | #5 | |||
| 1883 | #5 | |||
| 1884 | #5 | |||
| 1885 | #6 | |||
| 1886 | #5 | |||
| 1887 | #6 | |||
| 1888 | #6 | |||
| 1889 | #6 | |||
| 1890 | #8 | |||
| 1891 | #8 | |||
| 1892 | #12 | |||
| 1893 | #12 | |||
| 1894 | #12 | |||
| 1895 | #13 | |||
| 1896 | #16 | |||
| 1897 | #21 | |||
| 1898 | #21 | |||
| 1899 | #25 | |||
| 1900 | #22 | #76 | ||
| 1901 | #26 | #64 | ||
| 1902 | #29 | #101 | ||
| 1903 | #35 | #69 | ||
| 1904 | #35 | #72 | ||
| 1905 | #35 | #80 | ||
| 1906 | #39 | #98 | ||
| 1907 | #40 | #95 | ||
| 1908 | #47 | #88 | ||
| 1909 | #50 | #101 | ||
| 1910 | #50 | #97 | ||
| 1911 | #52 | #95 | ||
| 1912 | #60 | #102 | ||
| 1913 | #63 | #130 | ||
| 1914 | #67 | #130 | ||
| 1915 | #68 | #128 | ||
| 1916 | #71 | #109 | ||
| 1917 | #75 | #160 | ||
| 1918 | #88 | #131 | ||
| 1919 | #80 | #140 | ||
| 1920 | #87 | #186 | ||
| 1921 | #96 | #126 | ||
| 1922 | #91 | #155 | ||
| 1923 | #99 | |||
| 1924 | #100 | #196 | ||
| 1925 | #104 | #144 | ||
| 1926 | #111 | #187 | ||
| 1927 | #114 | |||
| 1928 | #118 | |||
| 1929 | #124 | |||
| 1930 | #122 | |||
| 1931 | #129 | |||
| 1932 | #129 | |||
| 1933 | #135 | |||
| 1934 | #133 | |||
| 1935 | #139 | |||
| 1936 | #148 | |||
| 1937 | #156 | |||
| 1938 | #161 | |||
| 1939 | #165 | |||
| 1940 | #168 | |||
| 1941 | #166 | |||
| 1942 | #161 | |||
| 1943 | #173 | |||
| 1944 | #175 | |||
| 1945 | #187 | |||
| 1946 | #220 | |||
| 1947 | #229 | |||
| 1948 | #237 | |||
| 1949 | #247 | |||
| 1950 | #258 | |||
| 1951 | #279 | |||
| 1952 | #302 | |||
| 1953 | #318 | |||
| 1954 | #346 | |||
| 1955 | #376 | |||
| 1956 | #405 | |||
| 1957 | #464 | |||
| 1958 | #465 | |||
| 1959 | #470 | |||
| 1960 | #515 | |||
| 1961 | #551 | |||
| 1962 | #610 | |||
| 1963 | #645 | |||
| 1964 | #687 | |||
| 1965 | #683 | |||
| 1966 | #733 | |||
| 1967 | #741 | |||
| 1968 | #814 | |||
| 1969 | #901 | |||
| 1970 | #993 | |||
| 1971 | #956 | |||
| 2003 | #855 | |||
| 2004 | #901 | |||
| 2005 | #798 | |||
| 2006 | #860 | |||
| 2007 | #869 | |||
| 2008 | #717 | |||
| 2009 | #666 | |||
| 2010 | #617 | |||
| 2011 | #572 | |||
| 2012 | #448 | |||
| 2013 | #379 | |||
| 2014 | #375 | |||
| 2015 | #304 | |||
| 2016 | #282 | #711 | ||
| 2017 | #304 | |||
| 2018 | #300 | |||
| 2019 | #333 | #670 | ||
| 2020 | #394 | #654 | ||
| 2021 | #425 | #984 | ||
| 2022 | #504 | #688 | ||
| 2023 | #460 | #782 | ||
| 2024 | #437 | #470 | ||
| 2025 | #446 | #994 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Minnie
Names Similar to Minnie
Nicknames for Minnie
- Min
- Minn
- Mimi
- Nie
- Mina
Famous People Named Minnie
| Minnie Driver | British actress and singer |
| Minnie Riperton | American singer-songwriter |
| Minnie Vautrin | American missionary during the Nanjing Massacre |
| Minnie Bruce Pratt | American poet and essayist |
| Minnie Julia Riperton-Rudolph | Daughter of Minnie Riperton, known for her activism |
| Minnie Miñoso | Cuban-American baseball player |
| Minnie Evans | American folk artist |
| Minnie Dean | Scottish-born New Zealand baby farmer |
| Minnie Maddern Fiske | American stage actress and playwright |
| Minnie Cushing | American socialite and fashion icon |
| Minnie Lansbury | English suffragette and communist |
| Minnie Holmes | Australian painter |
| Minnie Hauk | American operatic soprano |
| Minnie Paterson | Australian political activist |
| Minnie Cumnock Blodgett | American educator and suffragist |
| Minnie Moore-Wilson | New Zealand artist |
| Minnie Warren | American performer and part of the "Lavinia Sisters" |
| Minnie Churchill | Daughter of Winston Churchill |
| Minnie Caldwell | British soap opera character in "Coronation Street" |
Characters Named Minnie
| Minnie Mouse | Iconic Disney character and Mickey Mouse's girlfriend |
| Minnie May Barry | Character from the "Anne of Green Gables" series |
| Minnie Foster | Character in Susan Glaspell's play "Trifles" |
| Minnie May Hopkins | Character from the "Betsy-Tacy" book series |
| Minnie Jackson | Character in Kathryn Stockett's novel "The Help" |
| Minnie Temple | Character in Henry James's novel "The Europeans" |
| Minnie May | Character in L.M. Montgomery's short story "The Hurrying of Ludovic" |
| Minnie McGuire | Character in the novel "Gone with the Wind" |
| Minnie Marlowe | Character in Agatha Christie's novel "A Murder Is Announced" |
| Minnie Ashworth | Character in the novel "The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery |
| Minnie Meek | Character in Louisa May Alcott's novel "An Old-Fashioned Girl" |
| Minnie Brooks | Character in the TV show "Home and Away" |
| Minnie Dupree | Character in the novel "What I Saw and How I Lied" by Judy Blundell |
| Minnie Quay | Character in the novel "A Room with a View" by E.M. Forster |
| Minnie Smallways | Character in H.G. Wells's novel "The War in the Air" |
| Minnie Dlamini | Character in the South African soap opera "Generations" |
| Minnie Blake | Character in the TV series "Poldark" |
| Minnie Castevet | Character in the novel and film "Rosemary's Baby" |