girl's name
Minnette
mih-NET (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 593
Minnette is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1979 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1912, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Minnette Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 23 |
| 1890s | 43 |
| 1900s | 43 |
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 125 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 46 |
How Popular Is Minnette?
In 1979, Minnette was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Minnette
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Minnette Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Minnette over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Minnette
- English mih-NET
Sibling Names for Minnette
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Minnette — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Minnette
How popular is the name Minnette?
In 1979, Minnette was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Minnette a girl's or a boy's name?
Minnette is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Minnette?
Minnette has 2 syllables.
When was Minnette most popular?
Minnette peaked in 1912, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.