Mendel
3 countries#1837 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mendel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,942 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1837 · peaked in 2024 with 114 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
329 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #1992 · peaked in 2014 with 23 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
101 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2019 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
101 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mendel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2285 | — |
| 2007 | #2337 | ↓52 |
| 2008 | #2405 | ↓68 |
| 2009 | #1959 | ↑446 |
| 2010 | #1986 | ↓27 |
| 2011 | #2346 | ↓360 |
| 2012 | #1923 | ↑423 |
| 2013 | #2139 | ↓216 |
| 2014 | #1959 | ↑180 |
| 2015 | #1853 | ↑106 |
| 2016 | #2228 | ↓375 |
| 2017 | #2014 | ↑214 |
| 2018 | #2325 | ↓311 |
| 2019 | #1917 | ↑408 |
| 2020 | #1778 | ↑139 |
| 2021 | #1750 | ↑28 |
| 2022 | #2150 | ↓400 |
| 2023 | #1650 | ↑500 |
| 2024 | #1540 | ↑110 |
| 2025 | #1837 | ↓297 |
Frequently asked questions about Mendel
Is Mendel a popular name?
Yes — Mendel currently ranks #1837 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mendel more common for boys or girls?
Mendel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mendel most popular?
Mendel peaked in 2024 in United States, with 114 recorded births that year.
Is Mendel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mendel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2045 in 1912 to #1837 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mendel?
At least 3,372 babies have been recorded with the name Mendel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Mendel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mendel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Mendel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mendel include Maximillian, Mouhamed, Nile.
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