How Many People Are Named Mardi?

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

Mardi
Very Rare
Persian

Mardi means 'Tuesday' in Persian, making it a rare gem among female names, with only 754 people bearing it today, equating to 1 in 437,826 Americans. That's a very small club indeed, and most members are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1956.

~170
Living in US
1 in 1,949,702
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Tuesday
🌐
Origin
Persian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Resilient Serene
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

62,452
Worldwide Bearers
#15,350
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
54,408
🇺🇸 United States
2,565
🇦🇺 Australia
802
🇹🇩 Chad
618
🇲🇦 Morocco
546
🇨🇩 DR Congo
520
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇨🇦 Canada
340
🇲🇾 Malaysia
323
🇮🇷 Iran
287

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
749 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
42
Would be under 30 (5%)
344
Would be 30–60 (39%)
488
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 874 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
99

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

📜 Mardi Through the Generations

Mardi has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1956 with 34 births. Today, the majority of those named Mardi are over 60, with 488 individuals in this age bracket, indicating a strong connection to an earlier era. The remaining 344 are aged 30-60, and 42 are under 30, showing a stable trend without significant fluctuations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 48
Washington 11
Michigan 6
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Mardi

Mardi is a given name. Notable people named Mardi include:Mardi Barrie (1930–2004) Scottish artist and teacher Mardi Dungey (1966–2019), Australian macroeconomist Mardi Hastings, American mechanical and acoustical engineer Mardi Oakley Medawar, American novelist of Cherokee descent Mardi Pieronek, Canadian TikToker and transgender historian Mardi Rustam, American film producer and director Mardi Wormhoudt (1937–2009), American politician and social worker…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mardi's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Mardi

How Many People Have the Name Mardi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 170 people in the United States currently share the name Mardi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,949,702 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mardi a Common or Rare Name?

Mardi 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 Mardi Mean?

Mardi means "Tuesday" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mardi in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Mardi Most Popular?

The name Mardi reached peak popularity in 1956, with 34 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 Mardi?

Approximately 170 people named Mardi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 170. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,949,702 Americans.

Is Mardi a rare name?

Mardi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,949,702 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mardi mean?

Mardi means "Tuesday" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Mardi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Mardi are male and 99% are female.

When was Mardi most popular?

Mardi peaked in 1956 with 34 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 US170
All-Time Births170
1 in X1 in 1,949,702
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1956
World Rank#15,350
Male %1%
Female %99%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.