Mimi
Every Mimi since 1900 — 6,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mimi
Mimi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,765 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 6,950 American babies have been named Mimi. Its peak came in 1961, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mimi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mimi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,765 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,249 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,843 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,332 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,564 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,643 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,968 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,341 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,782 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,415 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,982 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,677 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,819 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,931 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,996 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,983 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,315 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,453 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,700 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,669 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,855 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,049 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,399 |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,150 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,272 |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,245 |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,875 |
| 1980 | 78 | #1,524 |
| 1975 | 65 | #1,553 |
| 1970 | 79 | #1,340 |
| 1965 | 139 | #851 |
| 1960 | 151 | #847 |
| 1955 | 146 | #801 |
| 1950 | 99 | #891 |
| 1945 | 66 | #951 |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,432 |
| 1935 | 45 | #1,036 |
| 1930 | 36 | #1,268 |
| 1925 | 40 | #1,246 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,368 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,216 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,402 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,128 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mimi
- Mimi Rogers Actor · b. 1956
- Mimi Leder Film director · b. 1952
- Mimi Kennedy Actor · b. 1948
- Mimi Kodheli Politician · b. 1964
- Mimi Keene Actor · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mimi in 2025?
Mimi ranked #7,765 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mimi?
6,950 babies have been named Mimi in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mimi most popular?
Mimi peaked in 1961, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Mimi a boy or girl name?
Mimi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mimi rising or falling?
Mimi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mimi?
Well-known people named Mimi include Mimi Rogers (actor), Mimi Leder (film director), Mimi Kennedy (actor).