Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1922
Mardis
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Mardis, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1922–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
16 boys have been named Mardis since 1922, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mardis recorded 16 times among boys since 1922, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 1967.
- 16 total births
- 1922–1967 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Mardis since 1922, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1967.
- 16
- total births
- 1922–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Mardis was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
6 babies were named Mardis in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Mardis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mardis splits its recorded history at 1923: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mardis at a glance
Last recorded 1967Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Mardis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1967
- Peak year (1923)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Mardis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mardis's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Mardis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mardis? ▼
16 babies have been named Mardis since 1922. It was last recorded in 1967. The peak year was 1923 with 6 births.
When was Mardis most popular? ▼
Mardis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Mardis been used? ▼
Records for Mardis go back to 1922, giving 46 years of history through 1967.
What names are similar to Mardis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mardis's data
- Mardis's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Mardis
Nearby Names Like Mardis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mardis
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Mardis side by side: Mardis vs Mark Mardis vs Martin Mardis vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1922–1967 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mardis: Baby Name Since 1922 - 16 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mardis. 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 Mardis 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.