Mordecai
boy name#2091 in 2025Mordecai entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1706 in 2022, ranks #2091 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#2091
rank today
#1706
peak (2022)
70
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2399 |
| 1920s | #3620 |
| 1930s | #2963 |
| 1940s | #3280 |
| 1950s | #3121 |
| 1960s | #3289 |
| 1970s | #4414 |
| 1980s | #4829 |
| 1990s | #6417 |
| 2000s | #5272 |
| 2010s | #2670 |
| 2020s | #1938 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mordecai has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Mordecai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mordecai is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mordecai in 2025?
- Mordecai ranks #2091 among US boy names in 2025, with 70 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mordecai most popular?
- Mordecai peaked in 2022, reaching #1706 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mordecai with classmates?
- Mordecai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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