Minda
Every Minda since 1880 — 1,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Minda
Minda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,600 American babies have been named Minda. Its peak came in 1951, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Minda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Minda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,825 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,327 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,797 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,166 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,860 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,489 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,275 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,967 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,640 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,383 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,510 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,173 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,192 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,684 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,567 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,684 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,786 |
| 1970 | 38 | #2,145 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,219 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,353 |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,868 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,783 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,064 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,746 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,084 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,787 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,786 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,057 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,321 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,522 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,388 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,300 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,151 |
| 1880 | 6 | #812 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Minda in 2025?
Minda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Minda?
1,600 babies have been named Minda in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Minda most popular?
Minda peaked in 1951, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Minda a boy or girl name?
Minda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Minda rising or falling?
Minda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.