Mandi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAN-dee / /ˈmændi/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Amanda; Hebrew: Worthy of love
Historical & Cultural Background
Mandi is often considered a diminutive form of Amanda, which gained popularity in the 20th century. The name Amanda has Latin roots, meaning 'worthy of love.' Mandi has been used as an independent name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of using shortened or affectionate forms of longer names.
Trend Summary
Mandi saw a peak in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mandy
International Variants
- Mandi (Hindi)
- Mandy (English)
Famous people named Mandi
Mandi Moore is an American singer and actress known for her role in the television series 'This Is Us.'.
Mandi Patinkin is an American actor and singer recognized for his performances in 'The Princess Bride' and 'Homeland.'.
Fictional characters named Mandi
Mandi is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' known for her adventurous spirit.
Mandi is a character in the video game series 'The Sims,' often depicted as a friendly neighbor.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mandi was first seen in the United States in 1957. Mandi has ranked as high as #552 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Mandi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mandi (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 49 |
| 1971 | 74 |
| 1972 | 86 |
| 1973 | 106 |
| 1974 | 127 |
| 1975 | 670 |
| 1976 | 634 |
| 1977 | 697 |
| 1978 | 632 |
| 1979 | 580 |
| 1980 | 543 |
| 1981 | 561 |
| 1982 | 523 |
| 1983 | 410 |
| 1984 | 344 |
| 1985 | 405 |
| 1986 | 383 |
| 1987 | 351 |
| 1988 | 322 |
| 1989 | 245 |
| 1990 | 222 |
| 1991 | 176 |
| 1992 | 157 |
| 1993 | 123 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 89 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 72 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 77 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 59 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |