Minh
Every Minh since 1975 — 2,409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Minh
Minh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,915 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,409 American babies have been named Minh — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Minh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Minh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,756 | 43 | #2,915 |
| 2024 | — | — | 39 | #3,142 |
| 2023 | — | — | 33 | #3,527 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,649 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,880 |
| 2020 | — | — | 28 | #3,780 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,539 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,063 | 34 | #3,349 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,657 | 36 | #3,232 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,631 | 29 | #3,744 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,798 | 39 | #3,007 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,721 | 46 | #2,650 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,931 | 23 | #4,269 |
| 2012 | — | — | 46 | #2,663 |
| 2011 | — | — | 40 | #2,937 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,328 | 37 | #3,116 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,739 | 35 | #3,252 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,663 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,512 | 45 | #2,708 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,493 | 38 | #2,963 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,810 | 41 | #2,687 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,452 | 38 | #2,775 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,865 | 50 | #2,195 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,831 | 37 | #2,623 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41 | #2,411 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,968 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,193 | 40 | #2,083 |
| 1990 | — | — | 50 | #1,652 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,251 | 59 | #1,254 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,902 | 50 | #1,337 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,238 |
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Famous people named Minh
- Minh Mạng Politician · 1791–1841
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Minh in 2025?
Minh ranked #2,915 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Minh?
2,409 babies have been named Minh in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Minh most popular?
Minh peaked in 1982, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Minh a boy or girl name?
Minh is used for both: about 12% of babies named Minh have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Minh rising or falling?
Minh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Minh?
Well-known people named Minh include Minh Mạng (politician).