Minerva
2 countries#2099 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Minerva was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
15,823 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2099 · peaked in 1955 with 221 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
121 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #2073 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
121 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Minerva’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2728 | — |
| 2007 | #2568 | ↑160 |
| 2008 | #3420 | ↓852 |
| 2009 | #3800 | ↓380 |
| 2010 | #4023 | ↓223 |
| 2011 | #3916 | ↑107 |
| 2012 | #3915 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #3404 | ↑511 |
| 2014 | #3369 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #3211 | ↑158 |
| 2016 | #2667 | ↑544 |
| 2017 | #2573 | ↑94 |
| 2018 | #2238 | ↑335 |
| 2019 | #2193 | ↑45 |
| 2020 | #2500 | ↓307 |
| 2021 | #2212 | ↑288 |
| 2022 | #2253 | ↓41 |
| 2023 | #2076 | ↑177 |
| 2024 | #2434 | ↓358 |
| 2025 | #2099 | ↑335 |
Frequently asked questions about Minerva
Is Minerva a popular name?
Yes — Minerva currently ranks #2099 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Minerva more common for boys or girls?
Minerva is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Minerva most popular?
Minerva peaked in 1955 in United States, with 221 recorded births that year.
Is Minerva rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Minerva’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #193 in 1880 to #2099 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Minerva?
At least 15,944 babies have been recorded with the name Minerva across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Minerva popular in more than one country?
Yes — Minerva appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Minerva?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Minerva include Ivette, Lynnlee, Prudence, Rosario.
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