Mordecai

Boy name

Mordecai has been given to 1,650 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,650

Peak year

2022 (99 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▲ +23%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Mordecai — alternate spellings parents actually use.

6,821 babies since 1950

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mordecai.

1,651 babies since 1997

1,653 babies since 1972

1,655 babies since 1976

1,645 babies since 1971

1,644 babies since 1975

1,658 babies since 1912

1,658 babies since 1977

1,660 babies since 2002

How popular is the name Mordecai?

Mordecai has been given to 1,650 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mordecai peak?

Mordecai peaked in 2022, when 99 babies were given the name.

Is Mordecai a girl or boy name?

Mordecai is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Mordecai are boys).

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