Total births
868
Girls' name · since 1941
Mardi
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 868 babies named Mardi, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 868
- total births
- 1941–2009
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Mardi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 868 have been recorded since 1941.
Social Security Administration records show Mardi recorded 868 times among girls since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2009.
- 868 total births
- 1941–2009 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
868 girls have been named Mardi since 1941, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2009.
- 868
- total births
- 1941–2009
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Mardi was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
34 babies were named Mardi in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Mardi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mardi's full recorded timeline at 1970, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1943, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mardi at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Mardi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2009
- Peak year (1956)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Mardi popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1968 (Mardi as boys' name)
Mardi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Mardi's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Mardi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 91
1940s
91 births
- 1950s
1950s
251 births
- 1960s
1960s
225 births
- 1970s
1970s
150 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 251 births (29% of all-time use).
How Mardi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mardi's total volume
Mardi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mardi by state
Where Mardi concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Washington | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Mardi's total US births 5.5%
Even split
48 of 868 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mardi? ▼
Since 1941, Social Security records show 868 babies named Mardi. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 34 births.
When was Mardi most popular? ▼
Mardi was most popular in the 1950s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Mardi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mardi are California (48 births), Washington (11 births), Michigan (6 births).
How long has the name Mardi been used? ▼
Mardi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1941, spanning 69 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Mardi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mardi's data
- Mardi's decade-level peak was the 1950s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mardis (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mardi
Nearby Names Like Mardi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mardi
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Mardi side by side: Mardi vs Mary Mardi vs Margaret Mardi vs Maria
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, 1941–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mardi: Baby Name Since 1941 - 868 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mardi. 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 Mardi 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.