Mendi
girl nameMendi entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1848 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#1848
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4276 |
| 1970s | #2441 |
| 1980s | #6024 |
| 1990s | #12363 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Mendi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mendi alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mendi in 2025?
- Mendi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mendi most popular?
- Mendi peaked in 1974, reaching #1848 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mendi with classmates?
- Mendi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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