Mortimer

Boy name

Mortimer has been given to 1,943 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,943

Peak year

1916 (91 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

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

1,945 babies since 1892

1,935 babies since 1897

1,933 babies since 1880

1,926 babies since 1882

1,979 babies since 1882

1,896 babies since 1882

1,895 babies since 1895

1,893 babies since 1891

How popular is the name Mortimer?

Mortimer has been given to 1,943 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mortimer peak?

Mortimer peaked in 1916, when 91 babies were given the name.

Is Mortimer a girl or boy name?

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

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