Holding steady.
Popularity of Minetta since 1894
Babies named Minetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Minetta's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Minetta is a rare feminine given name with an uncertain etymology, possibly originating as a diminutive of Mina or a variant of the French Minette. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1894 and reached its peak popularity in 1895. Although it has never ranked in the top 1000, the name has maintained a stable, albeit low, level of use into the 2020s. Its latest recorded year is 2025, with no states reporting concentrated usage. Historical data shows Minetta as a name more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but its trajectory has been stable with no significant revival alongside the resurgence of vintage names. The name remains a rare choice, offering a distinctive alternative to more common diminutive forms like Minnie or Mina.
Minetta is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin. It may be a diminutive of Mina, itself a short form of names ending in -mina, or a variant of the French Minette, meaning 'little one.' Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage. The name saw brief usage in the late 19th century, peaking in 1895, and has since remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mina, Minnie, Nettie
Sibling names for Minetta
Names that share Minetta's style, for a brother or sister.
