Mingo
Meaningbelonging to the Lord · Spanish form of Domingo
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,231 in 1920
5 babies were named Mingo in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mingo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mingo, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mingo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMingo first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #2,231. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningMingo is a Spanish form of Domingo, which means “belonging to the Lord”.
About the name Mingo
Mingo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “belonging to the Lord”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ngo”. US birth records list Mingo for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 41 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #2,231 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 1920s | 3.2 | 311,526 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Mingo
What does the name Mingo mean?
Mingo means “belonging to the Lord” in Spanish, as a form of Domingo.
What is the origin of the name Mingo?
Mingo has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Mingo a boy or girl name?
Mingo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mingo?
Mingo ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#2,231).