Mindi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mindi is a modern English name derived from Melinda, which has Greek roots meaning 'darkness' or 'blackness'. It evolved from the longer form Melinda through the diminutive Mindy. Mindi is often associated with a youthful and trendy image and has gained popularity in recent decades. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Mindi is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mindi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mindi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2435th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 835th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1750th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9547th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mindi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mindi"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪndi/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Mindi is often considered a diminutive or derivative form of the name Mindy, which is itself a short form of the name Melinda. Melinda has roots in Greek, derived from the word 'mélas' meaning 'dark' or 'black', combined with the suffix '-inda'.
Meaning
darkness, blackness
Language Evolution
Melinda, Mindy, Mindi
Historical Usage
Mindi gained popularity in the late 20th century as a contemporary name, often associated with a sense of modernity and informality.
Variants & Derivatives
Mindy, Melinda, Mina
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Mindi is perceived as youthful and trendy, often associated with creativity and a free-spirited personality.
Famous People
Mindi Abair, an American saxophonist and singer, Mindi Kaling, an American actress and writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mindi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mindi"
"Mindi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2435th of 12526 | 405 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 835th of 19264 | 2,602 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1750th of 27321 | 1,217 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9547th of 35406 | 170 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Mindi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mindi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
79.70% 1775th/2227 |
57.33% 1393rd/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
69.33% 1924th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.76% 639th/2937 |
32.67% 1138th/3483 |
33.80% 1189th/3518 |
17.83% 721st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.81% 1504th/3685 |
57.16% 2558th/4475 |
34.79% 1807th/5194 |
34.54% 2182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mindi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mindi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.