How Many People Are Named Mandisa?

Complete statistics for the name Mandisa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mandisa
Very Rare
South African

Mandisa, a very rare female name, is held by just 362 people in the US today, making up 1 in 911,936 Americans. The majority of those named Mandisa are around 42 years old, with most born in the peak year of 1976.

~362
Living in US
1 in 911,936
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
South African
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

35,021
Worldwide Bearers
#24,714
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
31,626
🇸🇿 Swaziland
2,512
🇺🇸 United States
433
🇬🇧 England
117
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
80
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
74
🇧🇼 Botswana
37
🇬🇾 Guyana
15
🇳🇱 Netherlands
12
🇱🇸 Lesotho
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
362 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
11
Would be under 30 (3%)
363
Would be 30–60 (97%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 374 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mandisa Through the Generations

Mandisa has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1976 when 30 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 30 to 60, with only a small percentage under 30 and none over 60. This stable trend suggests Mandisa as a name that balances classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 26
California 17
New Jersey 6

⭐ Famous People Named Mandisa

Mandisa is a feminine given name of South African origin, meaning "sweet". Notable people with the given name include:Mandisa Hundley (1976–2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, American gospel singer Mandisa Makesini, South African politician Mandisa Mashego, South African politician and feminist Mandisa Maya, South African judge Mandisa Mfeka, South African pilot Mandisa Monakali, South African public speaker, lobbyist, educator, social worker and community organizer Mandisa Stevenson, American basketball player Mandisa Thomas, American atheist activist Mandisa Williams, South African rugby …

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Mandisa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mandisa's South African roots

📄 About the Name Mandisa

How Many People Have the Name Mandisa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 362 people in the United States currently share the name Mandisa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 911,936 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mandisa a Common or Rare Name?

Mandisa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mandisa Mean?

Mandisa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from South African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mandisa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mandisa Most Popular?

The name Mandisa reached peak popularity in 1976, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mandisa?

Approximately 362 people named Mandisa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 374. That works out to roughly 1 in 911,936 Americans.

Is Mandisa a rare name?

Mandisa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 911,936 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mandisa mean?

Mandisa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from South African origins.

Is Mandisa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mandisa are male and 100% are female.

When was Mandisa most popular?

Mandisa peaked in 1976 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US362
All-Time Births374
1 in X1 in 911,936
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1976
World Rank#24,714
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.