Minna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Minna originates from German, meaning 'love' or 'affection'. It evolved from the Old High German term 'Minne' and has been a familiar name in various forms. The name carries traits of warmth and kindness, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Minna is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Minna 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, 'Minna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1060th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2335th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4332nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4750th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4795th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5140th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4599th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Minna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Minna"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪnə/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name Minna is derived from the Germanic root 'min', which means 'love' or 'affection'. It is often considered a diminutive form of names like Wilhelmina or Minerva.
Meaning
love, affection
Language Evolution
Minna (German), Minne (Old High German), Minna (Modern German)
Historical Usage
Minna gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in German-speaking countries, and has remained a familiar name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Wilhelmina, Minerva, Minnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Minna is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with qualities of warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Minna Canth, a Finnish writer and social activist, Minna von Barnhelm, a character in a play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Minna"
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 "Minna"
"Minna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1060th of 9107 | 860 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2335th of 9204 | 247 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4332nd of 12526 | 156 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4750th of 19264 | 186 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4795th of 27321 | 294 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5140th of 35406 | 399 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4599th of 30306 | 361 |
Regional Popularity of "Minna" 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 "Minna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
42.28% 583rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
58.74% 914th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
76.34% 1855th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
- |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
63.21% 3993rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
80.27% 4145th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
46.70% 3485th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
84.49% 3366th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
66.95% 4202nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Minna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Minna" 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.