Minnette
girl nameMinnette entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #1025 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#1025
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1079 |
| 1890s | #1332 |
| 1900s | #1708 |
| 1910s | #2156 |
| 1920s | #2787 |
| 1930s | #3010 |
| 1940s | #4414 |
| 1950s | #5149 |
| 1960s | #5007 |
| 1970s | #7036 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Minnette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Minnette alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Minnette in 2025?
- Minnette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Minnette most popular?
- Minnette peaked in 1889, reaching #1025 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Minnette with classmates?
- Minnette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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