Mintie
A diminutive of the English word "mint", a fragrant herb.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Mintie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mintie today is around 109 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mintie births was 1885 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mintie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Mintie is about 109 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Minties were born before 1927.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mintie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1885
16 babies that year
Average age
109
years old
1943 SSA rank
#5,151
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Mintie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mintie from the 1880s through to the 1940s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1880s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1880s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mintie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mintie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mintie
The name Mintie is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "mynte," which means "mint," the aromatic herb. This name likely emerged during the medieval period, when it was common to give children names inspired by plants, flowers, and herbs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mintie dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in parish records from the county of Cambridgeshire, England. The name was particularly popular among the rural English communities, where the cultivation of herbs and plants was an integral part of daily life.
While the name Mintie does not have any direct historical or religious references, it is believed to have been used as a nickname or diminutive form of longer names such as Minerva or Mildred, which share a similar sound and etymology.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Mintie was Mintie Jacobs, an English actress and singer who lived in the late 18th century. She was known for her performances in various theatres across London and was celebrated for her comedic talent.
In the 19th century, Mintie Willett (1818-1892) was a prominent American educator and activist who fought for women's rights and education. She founded several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women.
Another notable figure was Mintie Parker (1860-1938), an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded the Mintie Baking Company in Chicago. Her company was responsible for popularizing the "Mintie" brand of baked goods, which became a household name in the Midwestern United States.
In the world of literature, Mintie Blount (1875-1961) was an American poet and author who gained recognition for her works celebrating the natural beauty of the Appalachian region. Her poetry was widely published in local and regional publications during her lifetime.
Lastly, Mintie Barnwell (1892-1978) was a South African activist and community leader who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions and rights of the Black community in Cape Town. She was a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement and worked tirelessly to promote equality and social justice.
People
Mintie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mintie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mintie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mintie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mintie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Mintie a common name?
We classify Mintie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 446 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mintie most popular?
The single biggest year for Mintie was 1885, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mintie is about 109 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mintie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mintie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mintie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mintie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mintie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mintie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Mintie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.