Mendy
Mendy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Comforter or consolation.
Origin and history
Mendy is a masculine name of Hebrew and Yiddish origin, traditionally serving as a affectionate form of Menachem or Mendel. The name carries the meaning of comforter or consolation. In the United States, it sees modest, steady usage primarily within specific cultural communities.
Popularity in the United States
899 babies in the United States have been named Mendy since 1880. It ranks #3779 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1606.
States where it is most popular
- NY (98.4 %)
- NJ (1.6 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 9 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 321 |
Fun facts
- Mendy developed in Yiddish-speaking communities as a pet form of the classic Hebrew name Menachem.
- U.S. birth data shows an uptick in published male records for Mendy in the 2020s relative to historical averages.