Mandi
Mandi is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of love or lovable.
Origin and history
Mandi is a diminutive or variant of Amanda, a Latin name derived from amandus meaning lovable or worthy of love. Popularity for Mandi peaked in the late 20th century in the United States alongside similar names like Mandy and Amanda. Today, it is a relatively rare choice for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,025 babies in the United States have been named Mandi since 1880. It ranks #1639 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 269 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,655 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,087 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,194 |
| 2000-2010 | 583 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Mandi
- Mandi Lampi: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Mandi emerged as a modern stylistic variant of the traditional nickname Mandy, which itself derives from Amanda.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s before declining in recent decades.