Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1979
Mondale
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Mondale, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1979–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
21 boys have been named Mondale since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mondale recorded 21 times among boys since 1979, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2001.
- 21 total births
- 1979–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Mondale since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 21
- total births
- 1979–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Mondale was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
6 babies were named Mondale in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Mondale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mondale's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mondale at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Mondale popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2001
- Peak year (1979)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Mondale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mondale's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Mondale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mondale? ▼
21 babies have been named Mondale since 1979. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1979 with 6 births.
When was Mondale most popular? ▼
Mondale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Mondale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mondale since 1979 -- 23 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Mondale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monte, Monroe, Monty, Montgomery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mondale's data
- Mondale's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2000s (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 Mondale
Nearby Names Like Mondale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mondale
Monte Boy
#1432 23,160 births
Monroe Boy
#1275 17,094 births
Monty Boy
#1812 15,350 births
Montgomery Boy
#1088 5,701 births
Montana Boy
#1656 4,040 births
Compare Mondale side by side: Mondale vs Monte Mondale vs Monroe Mondale vs Monty
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, 1979–2001 (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. "Mondale: Baby Name Since 1979 - 21 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mondale. 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 Mondale 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.