Holding steady.
Popularity of Mindee since 1954
Babies named Mindee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 221 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mindee is a rare feminine name first recorded in 1954, with its peak usage in 1975. The name has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000 rankings, indicating a very low but consistent level of use. It belongs to a cluster of mid-century American coinages that added the -ee suffix to familiar sounds, making it a style sibling of names like Brandy and Stacee. Although its origins are uncertain, the most plausible derivation is as a creative spelling of Mindy, a diminutive of Melinda or Cassandra. Given its stable trajectory and lack of modern resurgence, Mindee remains an uncommon choice for parents seeking a name with a 1970s vintage feel.
Mindee appears to be a spelling variant of Mindy, which emerged in the mid-20th century as a nickname for Melinda (a blend of Mel and Linda) or as a standalone coinage. The name may also derive from Cassandra, where Mindy is a shortened form. The -ee ending was a fashionable suffix in the 1950s and 1970s, creating names like Kymberlee and Stacee. Mindee was first recorded in 1954 and saw its peak in 1975.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mindee
Names that share Mindee's style, for a brother or sister.
