Minette
girl nameMinette entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1437 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#1437
peak (1893)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1496 |
| 1900s | #1731 |
| 1910s | #2518 |
| 1920s | #3430 |
| 1930s | #3484 |
| 1940s | #3929 |
| 1950s | #3961 |
| 1960s | #3765 |
| 1970s | #5143 |
| 1980s | #7577 |
| 1990s | #12477 |
| 2000s | #13010 |
| 2010s | #11244 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Minette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Minette alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Minette in 2025?
- Minette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Minette most popular?
- Minette peaked in 1893, reaching #1437 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Minette with classmates?
- Minette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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