Mandi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "temple" or "sacred".
Name Census estimates that about 9,344 living Americans carry the first name Mandi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mandi today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mandi births was 1977 (697 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mandi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
9.3K
~ 1 in 36,682 Americans
Peak year
1977
697 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,923
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Mandi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mandi from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 4,087 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mandi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mandi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mandis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 45 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Mandi, while Nevada, Maine, Connecticut recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 171 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mandi
The name Mandi is derived from the Sanskrit word "mandira," which means "palace" or "temple." The name has its origins in ancient India, where it was commonly used as a name for girls.
In Hindu mythology, Mandi is a name associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty. The name is also connected to the Hindu festival of Diwali, which celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mandi can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Mandi is the name of a beautiful and virtuous woman who is respected for her wisdom and devotion to her husband.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women with the name Mandi. One of the most famous was Mandi Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess who was known for her beauty and intelligence. She was the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played an important role in the court politics of her time.
Another notable figure with the name Mandi was Mandi Irani, an Iranian actress and dancer who lived in the early 20th century. She was renowned for her performances in Persian theater and was considered one of the most famous actresses of her time.
In the realm of literature, Mandi Rukeyser was an American poet and political activist who lived from 1913 to 1980. She was known for her powerful and socially conscious poetry, which tackled issues such as racism, feminism, and social justice.
Another Mandi who left her mark on history was Mandi Catzavelos, a Greek-South African businesswoman and philanthropist who lived from 1923 to 2019. She was the co-founder of the iconic South African fashion brand, Jenni Button, and was widely respected for her charitable work and support for education initiatives.
Lastly, Mandi Gobindgarh was a famous Indian folk singer and musician who lived in the late 19th century. She was renowned for her powerful and soulful voice and her contributions to the preservation of traditional Punjabi folk music.
People
Mandi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mandi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mandi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mandi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9,344 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mandi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 36,682 US residents.
Is Mandi a common name?
We classify Mandi as "Rare". It ranks above 97.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10,018 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mandi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mandi was 1977, when 697 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mandi is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mandi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mandi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.