Mindy
Pronunciation: [ m-IHND-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mindy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 67 babies have been named Mindy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mindy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,970 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,970
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Mindy
Mindy is a boy name .
Is Mindy a boy or girl name? Mindy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,970 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,978. Mindy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mindy is currently ranked #9,970 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mindy include Min, Miy, Miie, and Minkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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