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Minerva

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Minerva was most popular in 1955, when 221 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,099 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,832, with 89 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 15,823 people named Minerva.

Most popular in1955
Rank that year#1,099
Births that year221
Total since 188015,823

Minerva over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Minerva’s peak in 1955. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org