n.

Mordecai

Masculine #4338 in 2024
Total births
1,580
Peak year
2022
Rank 2024
#4338
Years on record
91
Births per year, 1912–2024 · peak 99 in 2022
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About the name Mordecai

Mordecai ranked #4338 among U.S. baby names in 2024. Since 1912, 1,580 babies have been named Mordecai, peaking in 2022 with 99 births. The 2010s were its biggest decade, with 514 births. Mordecai is on the rise, up about 26% over the past five years. It is predominantly a boys' name.

How popular is the name Mordecai?
Mordecai ranked #4338 among U.S. baby names in 2024, with 1,580 babies given the name since 1912.
When did the name Mordecai peak?
Mordecai peaked in 2022, when 99 babies were given the name.
Is Mordecai a girl's or boy's name?
Mordecai is predominantly given to boys in the United States.

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