boy's name
Minton
MIN-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Minton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 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 1931, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Minton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Minton?
In 1962, Minton was given to 5 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 Minton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Minton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Minton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Minton
- English MIN-tun
Sibling Names for Minton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Minton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Minton
How popular is the name Minton?
In 1962, Minton was given to 5 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 Minton a girl's or a boy's name?
Minton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Minton?
Minton has 2 syllables.
When was Minton most popular?
Minton peaked in 1931, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.