Declining since 1985, #2,387 for girls today.
Popularity of Mindy since 1940
Babies named Mindy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 4,322 |
| 1960s | 5,460 |
| 1970s | 14,022 |
| 1980s | 12,657 |
| 1990s | 3,177 |
| 2000s | 1,395 |
| 2010s | 969 |
| 2020s | 528 |
Meaning & origin
Mindy is a name that rose to prominence in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States. First recorded in 1940, it reached its peak rank in 1979. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting broader trends in name preferences moving away from diminutive forms. In 2025, the name ranked 2,387 with a 1-in-21,430 frequency, indicating its relative rarity today. The name was most common in New York, New Jersey, and California during its peak decades. Mindy is often considered a friendly, approachable name, reminiscent of the 1970s sitcom character Mindy McConnell.
Mindy emerged in the mid-20th century as a diminutive of names like Melinda (a blend of Melanie and Linda) and Amanda. It gained popularity in the United States from the 1940s onward, peaking in the 1970s. The name was further popularized by the character Mindy McConnell on the 1970s television show 'Mork & Mindy.'
Where Mindy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mindy” around the world
Where Mindy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Min
Sibling names for Mindy
Names that share Mindy's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Melissa, Cindy, Wendy, Lindsay, Brandy, Candi, Kandy, Lindy, Mandi, Marci, Mitzie, Randi, Sandy, Wendi, Candis, Sindy, Tammera, Wende, Wendie, Brande, Candee, Glendy, Kammi, Krissie, Mandee, Sendy, Shandy, Sindi, Windi, Boni, Buffi, Missi, Mystie, Syndi, Brandey, Brendi, Rindy, Sundy, Wandy, Windie
Brothers: Randy, Andy, Scott, Kevin, Jason, Hershy, Shloime, Thimothy, Duvid, Mardy, Rendy, Sruly
Names like Mindy
Names whose popularity has moved with Mindy's over the last 50 years.
