Mortimer
boy nameMortimer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #469 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#469
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #582 |
| 1890s | #674 |
| 1900s | #869 |
| 1910s | #667 |
| 1920s | #894 |
| 1930s | #1746 |
| 1940s | #2778 |
| 1950s | #3181 |
| 1960s | #3476 |
| 1970s | #4576 |
| 2010s | #12116 |
| 2020s | #10592 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Mortimer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mortimer alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mortimer in 2025?
- Mortimer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mortimer most popular?
- Mortimer peaked in 1882, reaching #469 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mortimer with classmates?
- Mortimer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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