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Mandie

MAN-dee · Of uncertain origin, often considered a diminutive of Amanda, meaning 'worthy of love'.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1987

Declining since 1987.

Popularity of Mandie since 1885

Babies named Mandie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

67134201192019602000Most births 1975Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1880s18
1890s33
1900s52
1910s125
1920s76
1930s54
1940s12
1950s21
1960s86
1970s914
1980s740
1990s326
2000s184
2010s81
2020s11

Meaning & origin

Mandie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1885 but saw its peak in 1975, reflecting the 1970s trend for names ending in -ie. Since 1987, its usage has steadily declined, and it no longer ranks among the top 1000 names. In its peak decade, the 1970s, Mandie was part of a wave of similar-sounding feminine names. Though not commonly found in top baby names lists today, Mandie retains a nostalgic appeal for those seeking a down-to-earth name from that era.

Mandie emerged as a pet form of Amanda, a Latin name meaning 'worthy of love,' which was popularized by poets in the 17th century. The spelling Mandie, with the -ie suffix, became a distinct given name in the 20th century, especially in the United States during the 1970s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mandy, Mandi

Variants: Mandy, Mandi

Sibling names for Mandie

Names that share Mandie's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Cindy, Brandy, Candy, Melissa, Stacy

Brothers: Randy, Andy, Danny, Kenny, Timmy

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mandie mean?
Mandie is typically considered a diminutive of Amanda, which is a Latin name meaning 'worthy of love.'
How popular is the name Mandie?
Mandie reached its peak popularity in 1975 in the United States but has since declined. It has not ranked in the top 1000 in recent years.
Is Mandie typically a boy or girl name?
Mandie is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.