Mingo, of Spanish origin, is a unique and uncommon given name. It's derived from the word 'mingo', which refers to a bird species known as the Northern Jacana. The name Mingo translates to 'one who lives near water' or 'of the lake', reflecting its connection to nature and aquatic environments.
The name Mingo experienced fluctuating popularity over the course of a century, with notable peaks in certain years. The highest number of births recorded was 14 in the year 1920. However, there are several years where only 5 babies were named Mingo, including the most recent data available from 2008. Overall, there have been a total of 265 babies named Mingo during this period.