How Many People Are Named Minette?
Complete statistics for the name Minette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Minette is a rare French name that means 'little cat', adding a touch of charm and playfulness. Only 435 people named Minette live in the US today, making up just 1 in 759,118 Americans. The majority of Minettes are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 731 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: 1968Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Minette Through the Generations
Minette reached its peak popularity in 1968 with 20 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline until recently, when it started to slowly rise again. Today, the average Minette is 74 years old, with 37 under 30, 226 aged 30-60, and 468 over 60. This age distribution shows that while the name is gaining traction among younger generations, it remains most popular among those born in the mid-20th century.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Minette's French roots
📄 About the Name Minette
How Many People Have the Name Minette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 359 people in the United States currently share the name Minette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 923,257 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Minette a Common or Rare Name?
Minette 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 Minette Mean?
Minette means "little cat" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Minette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Minette Most Popular?
The name Minette reached peak popularity in 1968, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Minette?
Approximately 359 people named Minette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 359. That works out to roughly 1 in 923,257 Americans.
Is Minette a rare name?
Minette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 923,257 Americans has this name.
What does the name Minette mean?
Minette means "little cat" and comes from French origins.
Is Minette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Minette are male and 100% are female.
When was Minette most popular?
Minette peaked in 1968 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.