Mordechai Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMor-deh-kai / ˈmɔrdəˌkaɪHebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: 'warrior' or 'mighty'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mordechai is a name of significant importance in Jewish tradition, primarily associated with the biblical figure Mordecai from the Book of Esther. He is known for his role in saving the Jewish people from persecution in ancient Persia. The name has been used in various forms throughout Jewish history and is often celebrated during the festival of Purim. Mordechai is also a common name in Jewish communities around the world.
Trend Summary
Mordechai has seen a steady presence in Jewish communities, with occasional peaks in popularity during cultural celebrations.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mordechai
International Variants
- Mordechai (Hebrew)
Famous people named Mordechai
Mordechai Anielewicz was a Jewish resistance leader during the Holocaust, known for his role in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Mordechai Kaplan was an influential rabbi and educator, known for founding the Reconstructionist movement in Judaism.
Mordechai Richler was a Canadian author, recognized for his novels that explore Jewish identity and culture.
Mordechai Shalev is a contemporary Israeli artist known for his contributions to modern art.
Fictional characters named Mordechai
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mordechai was first seen in the United States in 1950. Mordechai has ranked as high as #1066 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Mordechai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mordechai (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 140 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 32 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 50 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1989 | 73 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 88 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 114 |
| 1998 | 112 |
| 1999 | 106 |
| 2000 | 116 |
| 2001 | 129 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 169 |
| 2004 | 153 |
| 2005 | 146 |
| 2006 | 136 |
| 2007 | 148 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 165 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2011 | 183 |
| 2012 | 200 |
| 2013 | 197 |
| 2014 | 184 |
| 2015 | 175 |
| 2016 | 184 |
| 2017 | 203 |
| 2018 | 315 |
| 2019 | 297 |
| 2020 | 258 |
| 2021 | 229 |
| 2022 | 233 |
| 2023 | 243 |
| 2024 | 233 |