How Many People Are Named Mimi?
Complete statistics for the name Mimi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mimi, a very rare female name, is held by just 5,402 people in the US today, making up 1 in 61,088 Americans. The majority of people named Mimi are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 6,933 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mimi Through the Generations
Mimi has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1961 when 168 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Mimi is more popular among older generations, with only 1,059 individuals under 30, compared to 2,110 aged 30-60 and 3,764 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Mimi
Mimi is a feminine given name and a shorter form (hypocorism) of the given names Michelle, Miriam, María or Mary.Mimi Aguglia (1884–1970), Italian actress Mimi Ajzenstadt, Israeli criminologist; President of the Open University of Israel Mimí Ardú, Argentine actress Mimi Benzell (1924–1970), American soprano Mimi Berdal, Norwegian lawyer and businessperson Maria Francisca Bia (1809–1889), Dutch actress called Mimi Mimi Cazort (1930–2014), Canadian gallery curator and author Mimi Chakib (1913–1983), Egyptian actress Mimi Chakraborty, Bengali film and television actress Mimi Choi, Macau-born Can…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mimi's French roots
📄 About the Name Mimi
How Many People Have the Name Mimi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,402 people in the United States currently share the name Mimi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,088 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mimi a Common or Rare Name?
Mimi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mimi Mean?
Mimi means "diminutive of Mary" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mimi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mimi Most Popular?
The name Mimi reached peak popularity in 1961, with 168 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mimi?
Approximately 5,402 people named Mimi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,933. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,088 Americans.
Is Mimi a rare name?
Mimi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,088 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mimi mean?
Mimi means "diminutive of Mary" and comes from French origins.
Is Mimi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mimi are male and 100% are female.
When was Mimi most popular?
Mimi peaked in 1961 with 168 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.