Total births
2,160
Unisex name · since 1954
Mendy
Mendy has 2,160 recorded births since 1954 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,160
- total births
- 1954–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
2,160 girls have been named Mendy since 1954, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mendy has been recorded 2,160 times among girls since 1954, 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 1954 to 2009.
- 2,160 total births
- 1954–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,160 girls have been named Mendy since 1954, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 2,160
- total births
- 1954–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Mendy was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
172 babies were named Mendy in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Mendy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mendy splits its recorded history at 1981: 19% of all births land in the more recent half, 81% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 172 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mendy at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Mendy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2009
- Peak year (1974)
- 172
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Mendy popularity over time - boys
899 total births recorded since 1957 (Mendy as boys' name)
Mendy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mendy's strongest decade.
1,297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Mendy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 86
1950s
86 births
- 1960s 306
1960s
306 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,297 births
- 1980s 335
1980s
335 births
- 1990s 78
1990s
78 births
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,297 births (60% of all-time use).
How Mendy 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 Mendy's total volume
Mendy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mendy by state
Where Mendy concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 249 | 11.5% |
| #2 | California | | 106 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 103 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 89 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 66 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 64 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 50 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 50 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Mendy's total US births 11.5%
Even split
249 of 2,160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Mendy appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mendy? ▼
Mendy has been given to 2,160 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 172 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Mendy most popular? ▼
Mendy was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,297 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Mendy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mendy are Texas (249 births), California (106 births), Missouri (103 births).
Is Mendy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mendy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,160 births, and as a boy's name it has 899 births.
How long has the name Mendy been used? ▼
Mendy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 56 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Mendy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mena, Mennie, Menucha, Mendi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mendy's data
- Mendy's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,297 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mendys (249 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 Mendy
Nearby Names Like Mendy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mendy
Mena Girl
#5801 1,517 births
Mennie Girl
673 births
Menucha Girl
#5351 641 births
Mendi Girl
514 births
Menna Girl
#16161 223 births
Compare Mendy side by side: Mendy vs Mena Mendy vs Mennie Mendy vs Menucha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1954–2009 (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. "Mendy: Baby Name Since 1954 - 2,160 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mendy. 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 Mendy 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.