Holding steady.
Popularity of Mindi since 1950
Babies named Mindi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 168 |
| 1960s | 642 |
| 1970s | 1,983 |
| 1980s | 1,186 |
| 1990s | 292 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mindi is a modern American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1950. Its peak popularity came in 1979, reflecting the trend for feminine names ending in the 'ee' sound. Despite never reaching the top 1,000 rankings, Mindi has maintained a stable presence, with consistent but low usage through 2025. The name is a variant of Mindy, which itself gained traction as a diminutive of longer names like Melinda or Miranda. Mindi's appeal lies in its simple, friendly sound and its connection to the 1970s era, though it remains a rare choice today.
Mindi is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Mindy, which itself is a diminutive of Melinda or Miranda, or an independent coinage from the word 'mind'. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1950s, gained popularity in the 1970s, peaking in 1979, and has since maintained stable but infrequent use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Min, Mindi-Moo
Sibling names for Mindi
Names that share Mindi's style, for a brother or sister.
