Minji
girl name#11932 in 2025Minji entered the US charts in 1992, peaked at #10345 in 1999, ranks #11932 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1992–2025
#11932
rank today
#10345
peak (1999)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11831 |
| 2000s | #15763 |
| 2010s | #16931 |
| 2020s | #12705 |
Fashion outlook
40%chance Minji feels “very 2020s” by 2040 — moderate fashion risk
Minji sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Minji are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Minji alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Minji in 2025?
- Minji ranks #11932 among US girl names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Minji most popular?
- Minji peaked in 1999, reaching #10345 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Minji with classmates?
- Minji will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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