Holding steady.
Popularity of Mandrell since 1973
Babies named Mandrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mandrell is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973 and saw its highest usage in 1980. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and its trajectory is stable, maintaining a very low but consistent count of new registrations each year. No single state shows a notable concentration, and the name is not recorded in any major historical onomastic sources, suggesting it is an invented or respelled surname. The name's appeal may lie in its resemblance to familiar male-sounding names like Darrell or Randall, while its simplicity and unique status appeal to parents seeking rarity.
Mandrell first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, with a peak in 1980. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of the surname Mandrell (itself of uncertain origin) or an invented name blending elements like 'man' and 'Drell'. No pre-modern historical usage is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny, Drell
Variants: Mandrel
Sibling names for Mandrell
Names that share Mandrell's style, for a brother or sister.
