Minton
Pronunciation: [ m-IHNT-uhn ]
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Minton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 10 babies have been named Minton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Minton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,652 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,652
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Minton
Minton is a boy name .
Minton is currently ranked #38,652 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minton include Min, Mint, Minty, Mintie, Miy, Miie, and Minkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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