Mandela
boy nameMandela entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #2049 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
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rank today
#2049
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5613 |
| 1990s | #5384 |
| 2000s | #10157 |
| 2010s | #8777 |
| 2020s | #12176 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mandela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mandela alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mandela in 2025?
- Mandela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mandela most popular?
- Mandela peaked in 1990, reaching #2049 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mandela with classmates?
- Mandela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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