Boy · #3,886 in 2026

Miner

A miner is a person who extracts ore, coal, chalk, clay, or other minerals from the earth through mining. There are two senses in which the term is used. In its narrowest sense, a miner is someone who works at the rock face; cutting, blasting, or otherwise working and removing the rock. In a broader sense, a "miner" is anyone working within a mine, not just a worker at the rock face.

Current Rank
#3,886
Peak Rank
#2,091 (1917)
Total Babies
274
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
1955
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2091
Peak Rank
274
Total Count
38
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Miner

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A miner is a person who extracts ore, coal, chalk, clay, or other minerals from the earth through mining. There are two senses in which the term is used. In its narrowest sense, a miner is someone who works at the rock face; cutting, blasting, or otherwise working and removing the rock. In a broader sense, a "miner" is anyone working within a mine, not just a worker at the rock face.

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The Story of Miner

Miner first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 14 Miners were born — ranking #2,091 that year. As of 2026, Miner ranks #3,886 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 274 Miners have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Miner

Phonetically similar names — useful when Miner is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Minor
  • Minar
  • Meiner
  • Minore
  • Manner
  • Manor
  • Meaner
  • Moaner
  • Maner
  • Mooner
  • Moner
  • Mainer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Miner

What does the name Miner mean?
A miner is a person who extracts ore, coal, chalk, clay, or other minerals from the earth through mining. There are two senses in which the term is used. In its narrowest sense, a miner is someone who works at the rock face; cutting, blasting, or otherwise working and removing the rock. In a broader sense, a "miner" is anyone working within a mine, not just a worker at the rock face.
How popular is Miner in 2026?
In 2026, Miner ranks #3,886 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Miner most popular?
Miner reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,091 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Miner a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Miner is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Miner?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Miner include Hjalmer, Armour, Irvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Miner

Miner is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 274 births in the dataset. Miner's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,091. Use the chart and map above to compare Miner's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.