Minor
Pronunciation: [ m-EYEN-er ]
Minor is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,412 in the US, popular nicknames include Min, Miy, and Minie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,412
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Minor is also used as a boy name, ranked #29945.
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About the Name Minor
Minor is a girl name .
Is Minor a boy or girl name? Minor is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,412 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,945. Minor is more commonly used as a boy name.
Minor is currently ranked #37,412 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minor include Min, Miy, and Minie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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