How Many People Are Named Mandy?
Complete statistics for the name Mandy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mandy, a rare female name with origins in Old English, is held by 37,326 people in the US, making up 1 in 8,841 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1978 with 3,124 births, but it's now declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 42,539 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mandy Through the Generations
Mandy's journey through the generations shows a steady presence, peaking in 1978 with 3,124 births. Today, 37,326 people named Mandy live in the US, with most aged 30-60. The name's decline since its peak reflects changing naming trends, yet it remains a classic with a touch of modernity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Mandy
Mandy can be used as a given name, a diminutive, or a nickname for both female and male genders. It is often used as a diminutive of the female names Amanda and Miranda, as well as being a given name in its own right. It is also used as a diminutive for the masculine names Armand, Armando, Mandel, Mansur or Emmanuel. Variants, for both male and female, include Mandi, Mandie, and Manda.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mandy's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Mandy
How Many People Have the Name Mandy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 548 people in the United States currently share the name Mandy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 604,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mandy a Common or Rare Name?
Mandy 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 Mandy Mean?
Mandy means "creative variant of Maud" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mandy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mandy Most Popular?
The name Mandy reached peak popularity in 1978, with 3,124 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Mandy?
Approximately 548 people named Mandy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 548. That works out to roughly 1 in 604,834 Americans.
Is Mandy a rare name?
Mandy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 604,834 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mandy mean?
Mandy means "creative variant of Maud" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Mandy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mandy are male and 100% are female.
When was Mandy most popular?
Mandy peaked in 1978 with 3,124 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.