Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Minor
//ˈmaɪnɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19235 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Minor's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Minor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Minor |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 16 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 18 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 17 |
| 1893 | 16 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 34 |
| 1917 | 41 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1919 | 34 |
| 1920 | 42 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 45 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 42 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 30 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
Minor through the decades
- Minor peaked in 1923, when 45 babies were named Minor in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2002–2015), use of Minor has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.