Mordechai
boy name#965 in 2025Mordechai entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #748 in 2018, ranks #965 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1950–2025
#965
rank today
#748
peak (2018)
238
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3198 |
| 1960s | #2828 |
| 1970s | #1727 |
| 1980s | #1397 |
| 1990s | #1251 |
| 2000s | #1130 |
| 2010s | #994 |
| 2020s | #945 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mordechai has been most popular in NY, NJ, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,700 people named Mordechai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mordechai alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mordechai in 2025?
- Mordechai ranks #965 among US boy names in 2025, with 238 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mordechai most popular?
- Mordechai peaked in 2018, reaching #748 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mordechai with classmates?
- Mordechai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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