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The baby name Minnie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee).

Minnie is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Minnie ?

The baby name Minnie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee).

Minnie is English in Origin.

An English pet form, Minnie emerges as a nineteenth‑century diminutive attached to several longer names - most commonly Wilhelmina (Germanic wil + helm, “resolute protector”), Minerva (Latin goddess name linked to mens, “mind, wisdom”), and sometimes Mary/Marion (Hebrew Miryam, with debated senses such as “beloved,” “wished‑for child,” or “sea”). In Scots, minnie also means “mother,” reinforcing its cozy, affectionate sound, and the name has long functioned independently in English-speaking countries.

Usage peaked in the late 1800s - Minnie ranked among the most popular girls’ names in the United States in the 1880s - before fading through the mid‑20th century and reappearing today with vintage charm. Variant spellings and relatives include Minny, Minie, Mina, Minna, Mimi, and Scandinavian Mimmi; cognate or source forms include Wilhelmina and Minerva. Depending on its root, Minnie can carry meanings from “resolute protector” to “wisdom” or “beloved.”

Minnie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Minnie

Minnie Driver Musician · Born 1970 · United States Minnie Driver is an actress and singer from the United States, best known for her role in the film 'Good Will Hunting'. She also appeared in movies like 'Grosse Pointe Blank' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'. In addition to her acting career, she has released several albums showcasing her musical talent.

Minnie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
KR 0 #8 1 201
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BW 0 #19 1 960
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
MO 0 #45 8 2,706
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #144 8 4,216
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
HR 0 #177 5 2,081
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MO Girls 0 #196 56 7,056
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
TW Girls 0 #221 56 8,139
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
HK Girls 0 #280 437 16,104
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
CN Girls 0 #291 59 8,829
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
HK 0 #299 50 8,483
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
MY 0 #312 19 12,352
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CZ Girls 0 #332 10 5,378
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PH Girls 0 #351 40 13,098
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
ZA 0 #419 29 14,421
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PT Girls 0 #425 27 7,952
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
ZA Girls 0 #464 1,077 25,928
PA Girls 0 #468 14 9,861
SG Girls 0 #502 85 18,916
KW Girls 0 #504 12 19,177
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IR Girls 0 #520 11 8,334
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
AE Girls 0 #525 29 20,968
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #539 9 10,981
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
CR Girls 0 #566 8 11,342
IN Girls 0 #622 10 13,121
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #710 29 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
NG Girls 0 #770 17 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
MY Girls 0 #787 210 24,821
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #809 30 4,949
CL Girls 0 #829 23 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #855 62 8,487
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
SA Girls 0 #896 40 25,931
NL Girls 0 #923 33 5,933
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Girls 0 #929 15 14,861
EG Girls 0 #934 26 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #960 24 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,037 42 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,089 90 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,091 93 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,255 192 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Minnie is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Sweden
Ireland

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People also ask about Minnie

Minnie is predominantly a girl's name.
Minnie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Minny, Minna, Mina, Minette, Minnette and Minni.
Across languages, Minnie has these equivalents: Mina (various languages), Mína (Czech/Slovak).
Yes, very popular — Minnie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Minnie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Minnie's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #883 in 2014 to #855 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Minnie are in our database, including Minnie Driver (Musician).