Minervia
girl nameMinervia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #679 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#679
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #981 |
| 1890s | #1174 |
| 1900s | #1869 |
| 1910s | #3278 |
| 1920s | #4498 |
| 1930s | #3181 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Minervia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Minervia alive today was born around 1901, making them about 124 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Minervia in 2025?
- Minervia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Minervia most popular?
- Minervia peaked in 1880, reaching #679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Minervia with classmates?
- Minervia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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