Mandy
Mandy is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of love; lovable.
Origin and history
Mandy originated as a diminutive of Amanda, derived from the Latin word meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable'. It emerged as an independent given name in the 20th century and gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it remains a familiar, friendly classic, though it is given less frequently to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
42,465 babies in the United States have been named Mandy since 1880. It ranks #666 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
- MI (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 453 |
| 1890-1900 | 490 |
| 1900-1910 | 561 |
| 1910-1920 | 803 |
| 1920-1930 | 840 |
| 1930-1940 | 484 |
| 1940-1950 | 434 |
| 1950-1960 | 744 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,896 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,244 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,135 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,043 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,261 |
| 2010-2019 | 851 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Famous people named Mandy
- Mandy Moore: Actress, Singer
- Mandy Patinkin: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- Mandy began as a pet form of Amanda before gaining popularity as an independent given name.
- Barry Manilow's 1974 hit song 'Mandy' helped popularize the name in the United States during the 1970s.