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Minor

boy name

Minor entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #373 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 18802025

18802015
US babies named Minor per year from 1880 to 2025
rank today
#373
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1880s#553
1890s#621
1900s#914
1910s#1078
1920s#1297
1930s#1542
1940s#1623
1950s#2314
1960s#2856
1970s#3991
1980s#6284
1990s#6958
2000s#8863
2010s#11441

Living bearers

About 500 people named Minor are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Minor alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Minor in 2025?
Minor is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Minor most popular?
Minor peaked in 1880, reaching #373 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Minor with classmates?
Minor will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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