Minnie, of Scottish origin, means 'eminent' or 'strong-willed'. It was popularized by the character Minerva McGonagall from the Harry Potter series and previously by Minnie Mouse in Disney's animations.
The name Minnie was quite popular during the late 19th and early to mid-20th centuries, with a total of 787 recorded births over this period. However, its popularity fluctuated significantly from year to year. The highest number of Minnie births in any single year was 21, which occurred in 1925, while the lowest was just 5, seen in several years including 1946 and 1953.