Boy · #5,484 in 2026

Mandrel

A mandrel, mandril or arbor is a tapered tool against which material can be forged, pressed, stretched or shaped, or a flanged or tapered or threaded bar that grips a workpiece to be machined in a lathe. A flanged mandrel is a parallel bar of a specific diameter with an integral flange towards one end, and threaded at the opposite end. Work is gripped between the flange and a nut on the thread.

Current Rank
#5,484
Peak Rank
#5,484 (1983)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1983
First Year
1983
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#5484
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mandrel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A mandrel, mandril or arbor is a tapered tool against which material can be forged, pressed, stretched or shaped, or a flanged or tapered or threaded bar that grips a workpiece to be machined in a lathe. A flanged mandrel is a parallel bar of a specific diameter with an integral flange towards one end, and threaded at the opposite end. Work is gripped between the flange and a nut on the thread.

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Origin & history
Mandrels are not recent inventions. Metal machining utilising the spinning process has been recorded as far back as ancient Egyptian times. In metal spinning, a wood or metal spinning mandrel is used, the form of which corresponds with the internal contour of the part to be produced. This method securely clamps the raw material and allows for accurate machining into the desired final form. Since the material is clamped internally, there is no interference to the operator from the lathe/mandrel assembly during production. The traversing mandrel was introduced [ where? ] around 1700, and instant

The Story of Mandrel

The earliest SSA record of Mandrel as a baby boy name dates back to 1983, when 6 babies received it. 1983 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Mandrel — #5,484 in the national rankings. Mandrel last appeared in the published SSA data in 1983, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mandrel

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mandrel

What does the name Mandrel mean?
A mandrel, mandril or arbor is a tapered tool against which material can be forged, pressed, stretched or shaped, or a flanged or tapered or threaded bar that grips a workpiece to be machined in a lathe. A flanged mandrel is a parallel bar of a specific diameter with an integral flange towards one end, and threaded at the opposite end. Work is gripped between the flange and a nut on the thread.
How popular is Mandrel in 2026?
In 2026, Mandrel ranks #5,484 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Mandrel most popular?
Mandrel reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #5,484 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Mandrel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mandrel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Mandrel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mandrel include Janel, Sharell, Eddieberto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Mandrel

Mandrel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Mandrel's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #5,484. Use the chart and map above to compare Mandrel'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.