Minor
Pronunciation: [ m-EYEN-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Minor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 409 babies have been named Minor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Minor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,945 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,945
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Minor
Minor is a boy name .
Is Minor a boy or girl name? Minor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,945 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,412. Minor is more commonly used as a boy name.
Minor is currently ranked #29,945 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minor include Min, Miy, Miie, and Minkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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