Minerva
Peaked at #194 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Minerva — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#194
in 1880
Current rank
#2446
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Minerva was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #194), with 63 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3402 (2014) to #2446 (2024) — a 28% improvement.
As of 2024, Minerva ranks #2446 nationally for girls, with 74 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,446 | 74 |
| 2023 | #2,085 | 93 |
| 2022 | #2,265 | 83 |
| 2021 | #2,224 | 84 |
| 2020 | #2,518 | 69 |
| 2019 | #2,212 | 84 |
| 2018 | #2,250 | 82 |
| 2017 | #2,590 | 68 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Common Questions
When was Minerva most popular?
Minerva was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #194 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Minerva becoming more or less popular?
Currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Minerva?
At least 15,734 babies have been recorded with the name Minerva in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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