The nameMandy
Mandy is a cheerful pet form of Amanda. It was a top 100 American name in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Mandy comes from Amanda, from the Latin, "worthy of love".
Origin
English, from Latin.
History
In the United States Mandy reached 94th place in 1977. Barry Manilow's song Mandy was released in 1974.
Famous people named Mandy
- Mandy Moore, singer and actress
Popularity of the name Mandy
Mandy in the United States
Mandy was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 16,306 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Mandy. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Mandy in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
Mandy in France
Mandy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 1,880 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Mandy. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Mandy in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 10 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mandy
Names from the same generation as Mandy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mandy mean?
Mandy comes from Amanda, from the Latin, "worthy of love".
What is the origin of the name Mandy?
English, from Latin.
Is Mandy a girl's or a boy's name?
Mandy is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mandy?
In 2024, Mandy was the 4134th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 35 births.
What are the variants of the name Mandy?
Variants and related names of Mandy include Amanda and Mendy.
What are good sibling names for Mandy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Pamela, Kathy, Kimberley and Cathy for a sister, Michel, Gary, Rigoberto and Geoffrey for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mandy?
Mandy Moore, singer and actress.