How Many People Are Named Min?

Complete statistics for the name Min: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Min
Rare
modern American coinage

Min is a very rare name for boys, with only 617 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 534,489 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1993 with 30 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~7,751
Living in US
1 in 42,762
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Min
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,958,072
Worldwide Bearers
#35
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
7,157,429
🇲🇲 Myanmar
638,441
🇸🇬 Singapore
24,605
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
21,615
🇻🇳 Vietnam
13,508
🇲🇾 Malaysia
12,602
🇯🇵 Japan
12,089
🇺🇸 United States
11,259
🇰🇭 Cambodia
11,258
🇮🇳 India
9,907

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
381 (62%)
♀ Female
236 (38%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
231
Would be under 30 (36%)
402
Would be 30–60 (63%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 638 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
80
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Min Through the Generations

Min, a name that's seen a steady decline since its peak in 1993, reflects a trend towards more modern, unique choices. With 617 individuals currently carrying the name, it's clear that Min is predominantly favored by younger generations, with 36% under 30 years old and 63% between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that while Min isn't a traditional name, it's gaining traction among parents looking for something fresh yet timeless.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 26
New York 19
Maryland 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Min's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Min

How Many People Have the Name Min?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,751 people in the United States currently share the name Min. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,762 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Min a Common or Rare Name?

Min is classified as 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 Min Mean?

Min means "creative variant of Min" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Min in SSA data, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

When Was Min Most Popular?

The name Min reached peak popularity in 1993, with 30 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 Min?

Approximately 7,751 people named Min live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,751. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,762 Americans.

Is Min a rare name?

Min is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,762 Americans has this name.

What does the name Min mean?

Min means "creative variant of Min" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Min more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 62% of people named Min are male and 38% are female.

When was Min most popular?

Min peaked in 1993 with 30 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,751
All-Time Births7,751
1 in X1 in 42,762
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1993
World Rank#35
Male %62%
Female %38%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.