Mendy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
25% Masculine / 75% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Mendy' is a short form of 'Menachem' and means 'comfort'.
Meaning of the Name Mendy
'Mendy' is a short form of the name 'Menachem' which originates from Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'nacham', meaning 'comfort'. The name carries the meaning of one who brings comfort or consolation. It is often used as a nickname for boys named Menachem, particularly within Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
Popularity of the Name Mendy
The popularity for the name Mendy peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 172 births, which ranked number 1,401 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Mendy had the most female births in 1974 with 172, which ranked number 790 out of 10,246 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 60, which ranked number 2,341 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mendy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 60 births, an increase of 62.16%. Among males, Mendy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 60 births, an increase of 62.16%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mendy
- 20 Year Trend of Mendy: 114.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Mendy: 62.16%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Mendy: 62.16%
Popularity of Mendy by State
For males, Mendy was most popular in Northeastern states with 48 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 48 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mendy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 48 | 365 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mendy
- Total Births of Mendy: 63 (4.95%)
- Male Births of Mendy: 63 (4.95%)
Given the upward trend of Mendy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.95% increase in total births, for a total of 63 births in 2024. Male births for Mendy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 63 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.95%.