Minoru
Every Minoru since 1912 — 675 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Minoru
Minoru is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 675 American babies have been named Minoru. Its peak came in 1921, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Minoru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Minoru year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1935 | 8 | #2,868 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,679 |
| 1925 | 38 | #1,161 |
| 1920 | 49 | #986 |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,205 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Minoru
- Minoru Yamasaki Architect · 1912–1986
- Minoru Genda Politician · 1904–1989
- Minoru Kobata Soccer player · b. 1946
- Minoru Kushibiki Soccer player · b. 1967
- Minoru Takenaka Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Minoru in 2025?
Minoru did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Minoru?
675 babies have been named Minoru in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Minoru most popular?
Minoru peaked in 1921, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Minoru a boy or girl name?
Minoru is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Minoru rising or falling?
Minoru has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Minoru?
Well-known people named Minoru include Minoru Yamasaki (architect), Minoru Genda (politician), Minoru Kobata (soccer player).