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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Min — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mimi|Mina
CelticGirl→ Stable

Min

MIN · 1 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16810 in 2023

Peak: #16810 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16810 in 2023

Peak: #16810 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162023

Rank #16810 · Rising since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Min scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
1-syllableModernKoreanSharpMinimalistInternationalRisingGender-neutral
Character
quiet intelligencesharp insightinner strengththoughtful precisionhumble wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Mins

introspectivethoughtfultalenteddedicatedcreative
STRONG
High confidence

Min is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Min at a Glance
Meaning:In Korean, Min means 'clever' or 'sharp-minded'. As a Celtic name, it may relate to Minnie or Minerva traditions.
Language root:Korean · possibly Celtic
Peak rank:#16810 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Min Yoongi (Suga)
BTS musician
Min Jin Lee
Author
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Min · Overview
Summary

Min is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 25/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Min carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
min.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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