Min
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About Min
Puts the -min in diminutive.
Min for boys
Min is a concise, impactful masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Chinese, Min (闵) means 'quick' or can represent 'sensitivity and compassion,' depending on the character used. In Korean, Min can mean 'cleverness' or 'quickness of mind.' The name also appears in Ancient Egyptian mythology as the god of fertility and reproduction. Its brevity makes it a striking modern choice in Western contexts, where single-syllable names have gained popularity. Min functions well internationally due to its ease of pronunciation across languages. Though traditionally more common in East Asian countries, Min has potential appeal to parents seeking minimalist, gender-neutral naming options with cross-cultural significance. Its simplicity belies its rich cultural heritage.
Pronounced MIN.
As of October 2026, Min ranked #16810 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #5603 in 1993.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Mins
- Min YoongiBoy
a member of the south korean K,Pop boyband BTS (stage name Suga)
- Heung Min SonBoy
South Korean professional footballer
Min in pop culture
- Minerva "Min" GreenGirl
protagonist in the novel "Why We Broke Up"
- Min MinGirl
character in the video game "Arms"
- Elmindreda "Min" FarshawGirl
character from the Wheel of Time
- Millicent MinGirl
protagonist in the novel "Millicent Min, Girl Genius" and side,character in the companion novels "Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time" and "So Totally Emily Ebers"