How Many People Are Named Mina?

Complete statistics for the name Mina in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mina
Very Rare
19,429
Estimated People
1 in 16,985
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
657 (3%)
♀ Female
18,772 (97%)
3%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 52

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 27
Arkansas 19
Arizona 186
California 2,377
Colorado 146
Connecticut 47
DC 16
Florida 409
Georgia 253
Hawaii 43
Iowa 106
Idaho 7
Illinois 560
Indiana 149
Kansas 68
Kentucky 100
Louisiana 32
Massachusetts 206
Maryland 210
Michigan 402
Minnesota 208
Missouri 232
North Carolina 240
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 24
New Jersey 348
New Mexico 16
Nevada 29
New York 1,321
Ohio 382
Oklahoma 59
Oregon 97
Pennsylvania 531
South Carolina 32
South Dakota 5
Tennessee 137
Texas 1,055
Utah 84
Virginia 301
Washington 341
Wisconsin 152
West Virginia 31
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mina

How Many People Have the Name Mina in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,429 people in the United States currently share the name Mina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,985 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mina a Common or Rare Name?

Mina is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mina Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mina are covered in full on the Mina name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mina Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mina in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female. Mina is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mina Most Popular?

The name Mina reached peak popularity in 2023, with 512 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mina Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mina across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mina?

Approximately 19,429 people in the United States share the name Mina, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mina a rare name?

Mina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,985 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mina mean?

The meaning and origin of Mina is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Mina are male and 97% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Mina most popular?

The name Mina reached its peak in 2023, with 512 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People19,429
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 16,985
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year2023
Male %3%
Female %97%

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