Total births
514
Girls' name · since 1962
Mendi
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 514 babies named Mendi, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 514
- total births
- 1962–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Mendi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 514 have been recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mendi has been recorded 514 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 1992.
- 514 total births
- 1962–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
514 girls have been named Mendi since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 514
- total births
- 1962–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Mendi was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
49 babies were named Mendi in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Mendi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mendi splits its recorded history at 1976: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 49 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mendi at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Mendi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1992
- Peak year (1975)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Mendi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mendi's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Mendi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s
1970s
343 births
- 1980s 89
1980s
89 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 343 births (67% of all-time use).
How Mendi 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 Mendi's total volume
Mendi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mendi by state
Where Mendi concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 6.4% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Mendi's total US births 6.4%
Even split
33 of 514 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mendi? ▼
Mendi has been given to 514 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 49 babies were born in 1975, its single highest year.
When was Mendi most popular? ▼
Mendi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Mendi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mendi are Texas (33 births), California (18 births), Oklahoma (11 births).
How long has the name Mendi been used? ▼
Mendi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 31 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Mendi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mendy, Mena, Mennie, Menucha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mendi's data
- Mendi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (343 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mendis (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Mendi
Nearby Names Like Mendi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mendi
Mendy Girl
2,160 births
Mena Girl
#5801 1,517 births
Mennie Girl
673 births
Menucha Girl
#5351 641 births
Menna Girl
#16161 223 births
Compare Mendi side by side: Mendi vs Mendy Mendi vs Mena Mendi vs Mennie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1962–1992 (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. "Mendi: Baby Name Since 1962 - 514 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mendi. 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 Mendi 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 June 2026.