Total births
374
Girls' name · since 1973
Mandisa
374 babies named Mandisa in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 1976. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 374
- total births
- 1973–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
374 girls have been named Mandisa since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mandisa has been recorded 374 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1998.
- 374 total births
- 1973–1998 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
374 girls have been named Mandisa since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1998.
- 374
- total births
- 1973–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Mandisa was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
30 babies were named Mandisa in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Mandisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mandisa's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mandisa at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Mandisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1998
- Peak year (1976)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Mandisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mandisa's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Mandisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
150 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 150 births (40% of all-time use).
Mandisa by state
Where Mandisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 26 | 7.0% |
| #2 | California | | 17 | 4.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 6 | 1.6% |
New York share of Mandisa's total US births 7.0%
Even split
26 of 374 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mandisa? ▼
374 babies have been named Mandisa since 1973. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1976 with 30 births.
When was Mandisa most popular? ▼
Mandisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Mandisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mandisa are New York (26 births), California (17 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Mandisa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mandisa since 1973 -- 26 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Mandisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mandy, Manuela, Mandi, Manda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mandisa's data
- Mandisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (150 total births) through the 1990s (113) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Mandisas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mandisa
Nearby Names Like Mandisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mandisa
Mandy Girl
#4114 42,465 births
Manuela Girl
#2084 11,033 births
Mandi Girl
#12365 10,025 births
Manda Girl
3,294 births
Mandie Girl
2,733 births
Compare Mandisa side by side: Mandisa vs Mandy Mandisa vs Manuela Mandisa vs Mandi
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mandisa: Baby Name Since 1973 - 374 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mandisa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mandisa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.