Total births
280
Girls' name · since 1918
Aminta
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 280 babies named Aminta, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 280
- total births
- 1918–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
280 girls have been named Aminta since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aminta has been recorded 280 times among girls since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2008.
- 280 total births
- 1918–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
280 girls have been named Aminta since 1918, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 280
- total births
- 1918–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Aminta was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
11 babies were named Aminta in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Aminta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aminta's full recorded timeline at 1975, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1918, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aminta at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Aminta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2008
- Peak year (1989)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Aminta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Aminta's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Aminta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s
1960s
40 births
- 1970s
1970s
67 births
- 1980s
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 67 births (24% of all-time use).
Aminta by state
Where Aminta concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 20 | 7.1% |
Texas share of Aminta's total US births 7.1%
20 of 280 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aminta? ▼
Aminta has been given to 280 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 11 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Aminta most popular? ▼
Aminta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Aminta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aminta are Texas (20 births).
How long has the name Aminta been used? ▼
Records for Aminta go back to 1918, giving 91 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Aminta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amira, Amie, Amina, Amiyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aminta's data
- Aminta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (67 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Amintas (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aminta
Nearby Names Like Aminta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aminta
Amira Girl
#137 25,609 births
Amie Girl
#4565 21,608 births
Amina Girl
#307 19,270 births
Amiyah Girl
#511 18,643 births
Amirah Girl
#464 10,863 births
Compare Aminta side by side: Aminta vs Amira Aminta vs Amie Aminta vs Amina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aminta: Baby Name Since 1918 - 280 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aminta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aminta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.