Minus Name Popularity and Statistics
Minus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Minus?
Minus is spelled M-I-N-U-S. The name has 5 letters.
Minus Popularity in 1950
Rank#3,681
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 819 places to #3,681 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 1947.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Minus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1915 through 1950. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Boys | 5 | #3,681 |
| 1947 | Boys | 8 | #2,862 |
| 1926 | Boys | 6 | #3,708 |
| 1925 | Boys | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1923 | Boys | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1921 | Boys | 7 | #3,517 |
| 1919 | Boys | 7 | #3,391 |
| 1915 | Boys | 5 | #3,825 |
When Was Minus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #2,862
1921 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,517
1919 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,391
1926 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,708