Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Mandela
//ˌmænˈdɛlə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19907 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
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Mandela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mandela |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Mandela through the decades
- Mandela peaked in 1990, when 36 babies were named Mandela in the US.