Mingus
Pronunciation: [ m-IHNGG-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mingus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Mingus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mingus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,293 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,293
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mingus
Mingus is a boy name .
Mingus is currently ranked #40,293 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mingus include Min, Ming, Mingy, Mingie, Miy, Miie, and Minkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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