Mordechai
Every Mordechai since 1950 — 6,821 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mordechai
Mordechai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #967 in 2025 with 238 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 6,821 American babies have been named Mordechai. Its peak came in 2018, when 315 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mordechai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mordechai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 238 | #967 |
| 2024 | 237 | #959 |
| 2023 | 243 | #933 |
| 2022 | 233 | #972 |
| 2021 | 230 | #972 |
| 2020 | 258 | #877 |
| 2019 | 297 | #784 |
| 2018 | 315 | #750 |
| 2017 | 203 | #1,002 |
| 2016 | 184 | #1,075 |
| 2015 | 175 | #1,104 |
| 2014 | 184 | #1,067 |
| 2013 | 197 | #997 |
| 2012 | 200 | #999 |
| 2011 | 183 | #1,039 |
| 2010 | 162 | #1,147 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1,124 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1,207 |
| 2007 | 148 | #1,192 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,235 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,125 |
| 2004 | 153 | #1,057 |
| 2003 | 169 | #965 |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,151 |
| 2001 | 129 | #1,107 |
| 2000 | 116 | #1,184 |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,241 |
| 1990 | 62 | #1,430 |
| 1985 | 50 | #1,381 |
| 1980 | 34 | #1,717 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,618 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,971 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,720 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,805 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,404 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,950 |
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Famous people named Mordechai
- Mordechai Anielewicz Social activist · 1919–1943
- Mordechai Spiegler Soccer player · b. 1944
- Mordechai Vanunu Social activist · b. 1954
- Mordechai Gur Politician · 1930–1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mordechai in 2025?
Mordechai ranked #967 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 238 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mordechai?
6,821 babies have been named Mordechai in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mordechai most popular?
Mordechai peaked in 2018, when 315 newborns received the name.
Is Mordechai a boy or girl name?
Mordechai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mordechai rising or falling?
Mordechai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mordechai?
Well-known people named Mordechai include Mordechai Anielewicz (social activist), Mordechai Spiegler (soccer player), Mordechai Vanunu (social activist).