Mahdi
boy name#1621 in 2025Mahdi entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #1599 in 2024, ranks #1621 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1959–2025
#1621
rank today
#1599
peak (2024)
104
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3988 |
| 1970s | #4748 |
| 1980s | #3688 |
| 1990s | #2915 |
| 2000s | #1981 |
| 2010s | #1819 |
| 2020s | #1887 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mahdi has been most popular in MI, NY, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Mahdi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mahdi alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mahdi in 2025?
- Mahdi ranks #1621 among US boy names in 2025, with 104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mahdi most popular?
- Mahdi peaked in 2024, reaching #1599 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mahdi with classmates?
- Mahdi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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