Total births
675
Boys' name · since 1912
Minoru
675 babies named Minoru in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 675
- total births
- 1912–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Minoru is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 675 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Minoru recorded 675 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1939.
- 675 total births
- 1912–1939 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
675 boys have been named Minoru since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1939.
- 675
- total births
- 1912–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Minoru was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
50 babies were named Minoru in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Minoru's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Minoru splits its recorded history at 1925: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Minoru at a glance
Last recorded 1939Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Minoru popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1939
- Peak year (1921)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Minoru by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Minoru's strongest decade.
370 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Minoru births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
206 births
- 1920s
1920s
370 births
- 1930s 99
1930s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 370 births (55% of all-time use).
How Minoru compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Minoru's total volume
Minoru vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Minoru by state
Where Minoru concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 292 | 43.3% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 270 | 40.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 12 | 1.8% |
California share of Minoru's total US births 43.3%
Even split
292 of 675 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Minoru? ▼
675 babies have been named Minoru since 1912. It was last recorded in 1939. The peak year was 1921 with 50 births.
When was Minoru most popular? ▼
Minoru was most popular in the 1920s decade with 370 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Minoru most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Minoru are California (292 births), Hawaii (270 births), Washington (12 births).
How long has the name Minoru been used? ▼
Records for Minoru go back to 1912, giving 28 years of history through 1939.
What names are similar to Minoru? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Minh, Minor, Minnie, Mina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Minoru's data
- Minoru's decade-level peak was the 1920s (370 total births); usage has since declined to 99 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Minorus (292 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 Minoru
Nearby Names Like Minoru
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Minoru
Minh Boy
#3123 2,116 births
Minor Boy
1,728 births
Minnie Boy
787 births
Mina Boy
#6604 672 births
Min Boy
395 births
Compare Minoru side by side: Minoru vs Minh Minoru vs Minor Minoru vs Minnie
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, 1912–1939 (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. "Minoru: Baby Name Since 1912 - 675 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/minoru. 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 Minoru 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.