Mendel
Mendel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Mendel?
86U.S. babies in 2025
#1526peak rank (1956)
2,942babies since 1880
Since 1880, 2,942 boys in the U.S. have been named Mendel. Its highest rank for boys was #1526 in 1956. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mendel FAQ
How popular is the name Mendel?
Since 1880, 2,942 boys in the U.S. have been named Mendel. Its highest rank for boys was #1526 in 1956. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mendel a boy or girl name?
Mendel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,942 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).