Boy nameCurrently #3,939 in the USSteady
Mehdi
//ˈmɛdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mehdi'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.
Mehdi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mehdi |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 28 |
Mehdi through the decades
- Mehdi peaked in 2012, when 37 babies were named Mehdi in the US.
- The 2000s were Mehdi's strongest decade, averaging 29 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mehdi has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mehdi currently ranks #3,939 in the US and is holding steady.