Arminta is a unique and uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the name of the central character in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852. The protagonist Arminta is depicted as a young enslaved woman with remarkable courage and resilience. This historical context has likely contributed to the rarity of the name today, as it was more commonly used during the mid-19th century when the novel was popular.
The name Arminta experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity over the years. In its peak year of 1919, there were 22 births, but it dropped to just 5 births in both 1948 and 1977. Overall, from 1880 to 1986, Arminta was given to a total of 776 newborn girls.