Holding steady.
Popularity of Mendy since 1954
Babies named Mendy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 86 | 6 |
| 1960s | 306 | 0 |
| 1970s | 1,297 | 9 |
| 1980s | 335 | 20 |
| 1990s | 78 | 56 |
| 2000s | 58 | 183 |
| 2010s | 0 | 304 |
| 2020s | 0 | 321 |
Meaning & origin
Mendy is a name with strong cultural roots, primarily used as a diminutive of Mendel in Jewish communities. While it never entered the U.S. top 1000, its peak usage year was 1974, reflecting a moment of modest popularity within a specific cultural context. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since then, occasionally appearing in records but remaining rare. Its meaning links to the Hebrew 'Menachem,' or 'comforter,' giving it a quiet significance. For families seeking a name with deep religious heritage and a friendly, approachable sound, Mendy offers a distinctive choice without the weight of overuse.
Mendy is a diminutive of Mendel, a Yiddish name derived from Menachem, a Hebrew name meaning 'comforter'. Menachem appears in the Hebrew Bible as a king of Israel. Mendy has been used as an independent given name in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, and gained some usage in the United States from the mid-20th century.
“Mendy” around the world
Where Mendy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Men, Mend
Variants: Mendel, Mendle
Sibling names for Mendy
Names that share Mendy's style, for a brother or sister.
