Holding steady.
Popularity of Minta since 1880
Babies named Minta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Minta's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 158 |
| 1890s | 170 |
| 1900s | 118 |
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 178 |
| 1930s | 112 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Minta is a name that has remained rare throughout its recorded history. First recorded in 1880, it reached its peak use that same year, with no later resurgence. The name appears to have been a diminutive or variant of longer names like Minerva or Araminta, rather than a standalone classic. Its trajectory has been stable at very low frequencies, rarely appearing in modern naming data. As a short, soft-sounding name ending in 'a,' it fits a pattern of vintage feminine names that saw brief popularity in the late 19th century. While never common, it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an obscure antique.
Minta is likely a short form or variant of Minerva, the Latin name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, or possibly a variant of Araminta, a coined name from the 17th century. It saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. Its meaning is uncertain and may be considered a modern diminutive.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Minnie, Minty
Variants: Mintie, Mintah
Sibling names for Minta
Names that share Minta's style, for a brother or sister.
