Mandy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Mandy is an English name that derives from the Latin 'amanda,' meaning 'worthy of love.' It evolved from the name Amanda and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name carries connotations of warmth and friendliness. It does not have significant biblical relevance.

The name Mandy is most popular in Wyoming, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mandy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mandy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4983rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7951st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 682nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1079th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1056th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 239th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 322nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2788th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mandy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mandy"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmændi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Mandy is often considered a diminutive form of Amanda, which is derived from the Latin word 'amanda,' meaning 'worthy of love.'

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Meaning

lovable

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Language Evolution

Amanda, Mandy

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Historical Usage

Mandy gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a casual and affectionate form of Amanda.

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Variants & Derivatives

Amanda, Manda, Mandy Sue

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Mandy is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.

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Famous People

Mandy Moore, Mandy Patinkin, Mandy Fisher

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mandy"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Mandy"

"Mandy" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 7201st of 7552 6
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4983rd of 10718 67
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 7951st of 16616 59
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 22675th of 24088 6
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 682nd of 9107 2,009
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1079th of 9204 866
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1056th of 12526 1,797
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 239th of 19264 19,490
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 322nd of 27321 13,326
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1159th of 35406 3,189
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2788th of 30306 739

Regional Popularity of "Mandy" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 57.34%
2319th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Mandy" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
1416th/1416
- 19.86%
470th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 31.45%
740th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
48.09%
1071st/2227
46.58%
1132nd/2430
29.76%
849th/2853
34.67%
962nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
6.98%
205th/2937
9.39%
327th/3483
6.31%
222nd/3518
5.76%
233rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.06%
260th/3685
10.19%
456th/4475
5.33%
277th/5194
6.16%
389th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
27.50%
1260th/4582
19.75%
1020th/5164
18.35%
1342nd/7313
14.93%
1114th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
51.13%
2294th/4487
52.80%
3602nd/6822
29.86%
1874th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Mandy"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Mandy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.