Total births
34
Girls' name · since 1960
Vandi
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 34 babies named Vandi, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 34
- total births
- 1960–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Vandi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 34 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Vandi recorded 34 times among girls since 1960, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1987.
- 34 total births
- 1960–1987 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
34 girls have been named Vandi since 1960, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1987.
- 34
- total births
- 1960–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Vandi was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
8 babies were named Vandi in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Vandi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vandi's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vandi at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Vandi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1987
- Peak year (1962)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Vandi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Vandi's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Vandi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 24 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vandi? ▼
34 babies have been named Vandi since 1960. It was last recorded in 1987. The peak year was 1962 with 8 births.
When was Vandi most popular? ▼
Vandi was most popular in the 1960s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Vandi been used? ▼
Vandi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 28 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Vandi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vanessa, Vanesa, Vannessa, Vania, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vandi's data
- Vandi's decade-level peak was the 1960s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Vandi
Nearby Names Like Vandi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vandi
Vanessa Girl
#335 261,622 births
Vanesa Girl
#5331 6,539 births
Vannessa Girl
3,231 births
Vania Girl
#2828 2,992 births
Vanita Girl
2,056 births
Compare Vandi side by side: Vandi vs Vanessa Vandi vs Vanesa Vandi vs Vannessa
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, 1960–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vandi: Baby Name Since 1960 - 34 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vandi. 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 Vandi 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.