Mehdi
A male given name from Persian.
Every Mehdi since 1976 — 1,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mehdi
Mehdi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,009 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,024 American babies have been named Mehdi. Its peak came in 2012, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mehdi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mehdi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,009 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,949 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,686 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,318 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,231 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,088 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,698 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,058 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,946 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,143 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,588 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,554 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,094 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,408 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,507 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,382 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,703 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,420 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,957 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,896 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,512 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,828 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,236 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,376 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,266 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,988 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,328 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,952 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,369 |
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Famous people named Mehdi
- Mehdi Ben Barka Politician · 1920–1965
- Mehdi Bazargan Politician · 1907–1995
- Mehdi Huseynzade Social activist · 1918–1944
- Mehdi Karroubi Politician · b. 1937
- Mehdi Mahdavikia Soccer player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehdi mean?
A male given name from Persian.
How popular is the name Mehdi in 2025?
Mehdi ranked #4,009 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mehdi?
1,024 babies have been named Mehdi in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mehdi most popular?
Mehdi peaked in 2012, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Mehdi a boy or girl name?
Mehdi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mehdi rising or falling?
Mehdi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Mehdi?
Well-known people named Mehdi include Mehdi Ben Barka (politician), Mehdi Bazargan (politician), Mehdi Huseynzade (social activist).