Mendel
Mendel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Comforter or consolation.
Origin and history
Mendel is a traditional Yiddish name derived from Menahem, meaning 'consolation' or 'comforter'. It has long been widely used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. In the United States, it maintains steady usage, particularly within Orthodox Jewish families.
Popularity in the United States
2,942 babies in the United States have been named Mendel since 1880. It ranks #2384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1392.
States where it is most popular
- NY (96.1 %)
- NJ (2.3 %)
- SC (1.4 %)
- FL (0.23 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 71 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 201 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 162 |
| 1990-2000 | 285 |
| 2000-2010 | 478 |
| 2010-2019 | 675 |
| 2020-2029 | 549 |
Famous people named Mendel
- Mendel Jackson: Barrister
Nicknames
Mendy
Fun facts
- Gregor Mendel, the pioneer of modern genetics, made the surname famous worldwide.
- It developed historically in Central and Eastern Europe as a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Menahem.