Boy nameCurrently #1,600 in the USSteady
Mahdi
//ˈmɑdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mahdi's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mahdi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mahdi |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 93 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 70 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 107 |
Mahdi through the decades
- Mahdi peaked in 2024, when 107 babies were named Mahdi in the US.
- The 2010s were Mahdi's strongest decade, averaging 82 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mahdi has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mahdi currently ranks #1,600 in the US and is holding steady.