Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Mandalyn

Name: Popularity of the name Mandalyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mandalyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,210

Peak Rank

#6,129 (2002)

Total Babies

300

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2016

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#6129

Peak Rank

300

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mandalyn

Mandalyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 18 Mandalyns were born — ranking #6,129 that year. As of 2026, Mandalyn ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 300 Mandalyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Mandalyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mandalyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mandolin
Mandoline
Mendelian
Madeline
Madalyn
Mandolins
Mantling
Mundelein
Madeleine
Madelyn
Madlen
Mandalay

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mandalyn

What does the name Mandalyn mean?

Mandalyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mandalyn in 2026?

In 2026, Mandalyn ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mandalyn most popular?

Mandalyn reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #6,129 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mandalyn most popular?

Mandalyn has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mandalyn.

Is Mandalyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mandalyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mandalyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mandalyn include Tomia, Brendy, Leeandra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mandalyn

Mandalyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 300 births in the dataset. Mandalyn's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #6,129. Use the chart and map above to compare Mandalyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.