girls' name · peaked 1978

Mandy

Every Mandy since 1880 — 42,603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#4,514
among girls
Babies in 2025
31
named Mandy
Peak year
1978
3,124 babies
All-time total
42,603
since 1880

The story of Mandy

Mandy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,514 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 42,603 American babies have been named Mandy. Its peak came in 1978, when 3,124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mandy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Mandy year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 31 #4,514
2024 35 #4,176
2023 39 #3,886
2022 44 #3,577
2021 37 #3,984
2020 40 #3,721
2019 64 #2,701
2018 65 #2,670
2017 74 #2,451
2016 83 #2,300
2015 70 #2,579
2014 105 #1,916
2013 83 #2,251
2012 101 #1,950
2011 101 #1,963
2010 105 #1,920
2009 149 #1,526
2008 147 #1,568
2007 227 #1,134
2006 242 #1,059
2005 270 #922
2004 291 #846
2003 246 #953
2002 239 #937
2001 234 #947
2000 216 #984
1995 251 #793
1990 526 #466
1985 1,268 #206 9 #4,554
1980 2,231 #132 5 #6,878
1975 2,710 #106 9 #3,823
1970 233 #682
1965 185 #733
1960 147 #856
1955 42 #1,588
1950 41 #1,443
1945 38 #1,305
1940 42 #1,128
1935 38 #1,153
1930 54 #1,008
1925 98 #749
1920 89 #772
1915 83 #733
1910 72 #477
1905 67 #417
1900 76 #385
1895 52 #392
1890 48 #365
1885 55 #270
1880 34 #269

Famous people named Mandy

  1. Mandy Patinkin Actor · b. 1952
  2. Mandy Moore Singer · b. 1984
  3. Mandy Minella Tennis player · b. 1985
  4. Mandy Capristo Musician · b. 1990
  5. Mandy Rose Wrestler · b. 1990

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Mandy in 2025?

Mandy ranked #4,514 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Mandy?

42,603 babies have been named Mandy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Mandy most popular?

Mandy peaked in 1978, when 3,124 newborns received the name.

Is Mandy a boy or girl name?

Mandy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Mandy rising or falling?

Mandy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Mandy?

Well-known people named Mandy include Mandy Patinkin (actor), Mandy Moore (singer), Mandy Minella (tennis player).

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