Total births
4,405
Girls' name · since 1950
Mindi
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 4,405 babies named Mindi, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,405
- total births
- 1950–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
4,405 girls have been named Mindi since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mindi has been recorded 4,405 times among girls since 1950, 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 1950 to 2014.
- 4,405 total births
- 1950–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,405 girls have been named Mindi since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 4,405
- total births
- 1950–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Mindi was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
315 babies were named Mindi in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Mindi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mindi splits its recorded history at 1982: 28% of all births land in the more recent half, 72% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 315 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mindi at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Mindi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2014
- Peak year (1979)
- 315
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Mindi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mindi's strongest decade.
1,983 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Mindi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 168
1950s
168 births
- 1960s 642
1960s
642 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,983 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,186 births
- 1990s 292
1990s
292 births
- 2000s 99
2000s
99 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,983 births (45% of all-time use).
How Mindi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mindi's total volume
Mindi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mindi by state
Where Mindi concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 296 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 268 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 249 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Utah | | 230 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 172 | 3.9% |
| #6 | New York | | 150 | 3.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 144 | 3.3% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 130 | 3.0% |
California share of Mindi's total US births 6.7%
Even split
296 of 4,405 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Mindi appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mindi? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 4,405 babies named Mindi. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 315 births.
When was Mindi most popular? ▼
Mindi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,983 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Mindi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mindi are California (296 births), Texas (268 births), Ohio (249 births).
How long has the name Mindi been used? ▼
Mindi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 65 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Mindi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Minnie, Mindy, Mina, Minerva, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mindi's data
- Mindi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,983 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mindis (296 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mindi
Nearby Names Like Mindi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mindi
Minnie Girl
#2694 159,280 births
Mindy Girl
#1985 42,615 births
Mina Girl
#609 19,267 births
Minerva Girl
#2434 15,823 births
Minna Girl
#4773 3,151 births
Compare Mindi side by side: Mindi vs Minnie Mindi vs Mindy Mindi vs Mina
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, 1950–2014 (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. "Mindi: Baby Name Since 1950 - 4,405 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mindi. 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 Mindi 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.