Minnie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3762 in 2008 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 74 births ranking #2418. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.4%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 43,970 girls born was named Minnie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Minnie is a sweet vintage nickname-style name with several possible parent-name routes behind it. Today it often feels independent, cheerful, and unmistakably old-fashioned in the best way.
Once common as a familiar short form, Minnie declined and later returned with the revival of affectionate antique names. Its history is broad enough that families can connect it to more than one longer classic.