Mordechai
The Hebrew form of Mordecai, a name of Babylonian origin referring to the god Marduk. In the Book of Esther it belongs to Esther's cousin and guardian.
Mordechai in 2025
Mordechai was given to 238 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,979th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 13,930 babies born.
The history of Mordechai
Mordechai reached its highest point in 2018, when 315 babies were given the name, ranking 1,598th that year.
Across the 76 years of records since 1950, 6,821 babies have been named Mordechai. Half of them were born before 2010, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Mordechai by decade
| Decade | Babies named Mordechai | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 51 | 5,917 |
| 1960s | 94 | 5,864 |
| 1970s | 302 | 3,236 |
| 1980s | 513 | 2,932 |
| 1990s | 890 | 2,519 |
| 2000s | 1,432 | 2,190 |
| 2010s | 2,100 | 1,598 |
| 2020s | 1,439 | 1,843 |
Where Mordechai is heading
Mordechai has risen 36% over the past decade, from 175 babies in 2015 to 238 in 2025.
Names like Mordechai
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Mordechai.