Miner
Gender-neutral name · English · Latin
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #720 in 1883
0 babies were named Miner in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Miner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMiner has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Miners, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1883, when it reached #720.
About the name Miner
Miner is a gender-neutral name of English and Latin origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Miner for boys from 1880 to 1955, in 38 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #720 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1955, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 26 | 38,417 boys |
| 1890s | 13 | 78,989 boys |
| 1900s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 81,633 boys |
| 1920s | 7.9 | 126,904 boys |
| 1930s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1940s | 1.2 | 813,008 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 740,741 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Miner
What is the origin of the name Miner?
Miner has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Miner a boy or girl name?
Both. Miner is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Miner?
Miner is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1955. It peaked at #720 in 1883.