Where does the name Minnie come from?

Minnie is a girl name of Hebrew origin.

Is Minnie a boy or a girl name?

Minnie is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 159,162 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.

How popular is the name Minnie in 2023?

Minnie ranks #3257 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1916 with 3,274 babies.

How do you pronounce Minnie?

Minnie is pronounced MIN-ee (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Minnie?

Minnie is also written as Mini, Minny, Minerva.

A name from Hebrew · Girl

Minnie

A diminutive of Wilhelmina (feminine of William, 'resolute protector') or of Mary. Independent as a given name in the late 19th century; the iconic name of Mickey Mouse's sweetheart.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

159,162 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

50 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

MA diminutive of Wilhelmina (feminine of William, 'resolute protector') or of Mary. Independent as a given name in the late 19th century; the iconic name of Mickey Mouse's sweetheart.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Minnie".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Mini Most common Minny Minerva

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Minnie.

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Minnie Mouse (Disney character)
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Minnie Driver (actress)
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Minnie Pearl (Grand Ole Opry comedian)

Quick answers

People often ask about Minnie.

What does the name Minnie mean?: Minnie means a diminutive of Wilhelmina (feminine of William, 'resolute protector') or of Mary. Independent as a given name in the late 19th century; the iconic name of Mickey Mouse's sweetheart.
Where does the name Minnie come from?: Minnie is a girl name of Hebrew origin.
Is Minnie a boy or a girl name?: Minnie is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 159,162 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.
How popular is the name Minnie in 2023?: Minnie ranks #3257 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1916 with 3,274 babies.
How do you pronounce Minnie?: Minnie is pronounced MIN-ee (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Minnie?: Minnie is also written as Mini, Minny, Minerva.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.