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      Meaning of the first name Minor

      Origin

      American

      Meaning

      Junior, Younger

      Variations

      Minoru, Inori, Miner
      The first name Minor has its origins in the American culture and can be traced back to the English word minor, which means junior or younger. As a given name, Minor has historically been used to indicate that an individual is either the younger of two individuals with the same name or a son who shares his father's name. This naming convention was particularly common in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

      In both history and modern-day usage, the name Minor serves as a way to distinguish between individuals who possess the same first and last names within a family. This tradition originated in a time when families had fewer names to choose from and often reused names across generations. By using the name Minor, individuals are denoted as the younger or lesser of two individuals with identical names, allowing for greater clarity in communication and record-keeping. While less common in contemporary society, the name Minor can still be found, although it is now mostly chosen for its historical charm rather than its original utility in differentiating family members.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Minor.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Minor.
      Minor

      Minor

      This is the most common name for a child of a Minor.
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      1890 is when there were the most people born with the first name Minor.

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