Mynor
A masculine name derived from Spanish "menor" meaning "younger one".
Name Census estimates that about 785 living Americans carry the first name Mynor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mynor today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mynor births was 2007 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mynor. 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.
People living today
785
~ 1 in 436,630 Americans
Peak year
2007
32 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,504
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Mynor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mynor from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 222 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Mynor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mynor 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 Mynor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mynors live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Mynor, while Texas, Florida, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mynor
The name Mynor finds its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old German word "munor," which translates to "courage" or "bravery." This name was particularly popular among the Teutonic tribes that inhabited present-day Germany and the Netherlands during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mynor can be found in the Codex Argenteus, an ancient manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. This text, dating back to the 6th century AD, mentions a figure named Mynor, believed to be a warrior or nobleman of that era.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Mynor gained popularity across various Germanic regions. It was frequently associated with individuals of noble or military backgrounds, reflecting the name's connotations of valor and strength. Historical records from the 9th century mention a Mynor von Rheinfelden, a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Holy Roman Empire against invading forces.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Mynor, Miner, and Minor. One notable figure bearing this name was Mynor the Scribe, a 12th-century monk and calligrapher renowned for his exquisite illuminated manuscripts produced in the Benedictine monasteries of England.
In the 15th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Mynor van der Decken gained fame for his voyages to the East Indies and his contributions to the mapping of the Indian Ocean. His exploits were documented in various travel accounts of the time, further cementing the name's association with adventure and exploration.
Another prominent individual with the name Mynor was Mynor von Siebenpfeiffer, a German military strategist and tactician who served as a general during the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century. His innovative tactics and leadership on the battlefield earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled commanders of his era.
While the name Mynor has retained its historical significance, it has gradually become less common in modern times, particularly in its original Germanic form. However, variations of the name, such as Minor and Miner, continue to be used in various cultures and regions around the world, carrying on the legacy of this ancient and storied moniker.
People
Mynor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mynor 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
Mynor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mynor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 785 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mynor 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 436,630 US residents.
Is Mynor a common name?
We classify Mynor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 798 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mynor most popular?
The single biggest year for Mynor was 2007, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mynor is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mynor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mynor in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.