Mindy
Every Mindy since 1940 — 42,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mindy
Mindy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,401 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 42,682 American babies have been named Mindy. Its peak came in 1979, when 3,722 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mindy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mindy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,401 | — | — |
| 2024 | 99 | #1,988 | — | — |
| 2023 | 113 | #1,800 | — | — |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,335 | — | — |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,410 | — | — |
| 2020 | 86 | #2,130 | — | — |
| 2019 | 96 | #2,008 | — | — |
| 2018 | 98 | #2,006 | — | — |
| 2017 | 82 | #2,278 | — | — |
| 2016 | 90 | #2,164 | — | — |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,369 | — | — |
| 2014 | 101 | #1,975 | — | — |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,897 | — | — |
| 2012 | 102 | #1,935 | — | — |
| 2011 | 103 | #1,935 | — | — |
| 2010 | 113 | #1,813 | — | — |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,804 | — | — |
| 2008 | 120 | #1,813 | — | — |
| 2007 | 122 | #1,766 | — | — |
| 2006 | 135 | #1,594 | — | — |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,460 | — | — |
| 2004 | 126 | #1,570 | — | — |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,407 | — | — |
| 2002 | 141 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 2001 | 171 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2000 | 172 | #1,168 | — | — |
| 1995 | 239 | #824 | — | — |
| 1990 | 602 | #421 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,116 | #232 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,262 | #131 | 7 | #5,314 |
| 1975 | 1,308 | #192 | — | — |
| 1970 | 706 | #354 | — | — |
| 1965 | 451 | #449 | — | — |
| 1960 | 590 | #391 | — | — |
| 1955 | 508 | #390 | — | — |
| 1950 | 126 | #772 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,386 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,835 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mindy
- Mindy Sterling Actor · b. 1953
- Mindy Kaling Comedian · b. 1979
- Mindy McCready Singer · 1975–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mindy in 2025?
Mindy ranked #2,401 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mindy?
42,682 babies have been named Mindy in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mindy most popular?
Mindy peaked in 1979, when 3,722 newborns received the name.
Is Mindy a boy or girl name?
Mindy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mindy rising or falling?
Mindy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mindy?
Well-known people named Mindy include Mindy Sterling (actor), Mindy Kaling (comedian), Mindy McCready (singer).