Minna
Girl nameMinna has been given to 3,151 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,151
Peak year
1916 (54 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -12%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Minna's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #552 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Minna — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Minna.
FAQ
How popular is the name Minna?
Minna has been given to 3,151 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Minna peak?
Minna peaked in 1916, when 54 babies were given the name.
Is Minna a girl or boy name?
Minna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Minna are girls).
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