Mahdi
4 countries#486 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mahdi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,556 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #486 · peaked in 2020 with 144 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,398 births recorded 1959–2025 · currently #1621 · peaked in 2024 with 107 births
Most common in: Michigan, New York, California, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
993 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2007 with 60 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
981 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #854 · peaked in 2007 with 60 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12 births recorded 2009–2023 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Mahdi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #902 | — |
| 2004 | #948 | ↓46 |
| 2005 | #1059 | ↓111 |
| 2006 | #961 | ↑98 |
| 2007 | #1063 | ↓102 |
| 2008 | #677 | ↑386 |
| 2009 | #441 | ↑236 |
| 2010 | #445 | ↓4 |
| 2011 | #458 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #579 | ↓121 |
| 2013 | #570 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #485 | ↑85 |
| 2015 | #558 | ↓73 |
| 2016 | #535 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #465 | ↑70 |
| 2018 | #465 | — |
| 2019 | #469 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #389 | ↑80 |
| 2021 | #437 | ↓48 |
| 2022 | #486 | ↓49 |
Frequently asked questions about Mahdi
Is Mahdi a popular name?
Yes — Mahdi currently ranks #486 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Mahdi more common for boys or girls?
Mahdi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Mahdi most popular?
Mahdi peaked in 2020 in France, with 144 recorded births that year.
Is Mahdi rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Mahdi’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #990 in 1950 to #486 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Mahdi?
At least 5,947 babies have been recorded with the name Mahdi across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Mahdi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mahdi appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mahdi?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Mahdi include Korbyn, Obadiah, Teagan.
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