Mordechai Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mordechai is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mordechai?
Mordechai is spelled M-O-R-D-E-C-H-A-I. The name has 9 letters.
Mordechai at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Mordechai may derive from the ancient name Marduka, which could relate to the Babylonian deity Marduk.
- Origin
- Mordechai is a Hebrew name with origins in the Jewish biblical tradition, commonly associated with the narrative in the Book of Esther.
- Pronunciation
- mor-DEK-eye · 3 syllables
Mordechai Popularity in 2025
Rank#965
Recorded Births238
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #965 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mordechai Mean?
Mordechai may derive from the ancient name Marduka, which could relate to the Babylonian deity Marduk.
Origin: Mordechai is a Hebrew name with origins in the Jewish biblical tradition, commonly associated with the narrative in the Book of Esther.
How Do You Pronounce Mordechai?
Pronunciationmor-DEK-eye
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mordechai?
- History
- The name Mordechai appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a Jewish leader in the Persian Empire. Its historical usage is closely linked to Jewish communities and religious texts.
Mordechai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 238 | #965 |
| 2024 | Boys | 237 | #957 |
| 2023 | Boys | 243 | #932 |
| 2022 | Boys | 233 | #971 |
| 2021 | Boys | 230 | #968 |
| 2020 | Boys | 258 | #875 |
| 2019 | Boys | 297 | #783 |
| 2018 | Boys | 315 | #748 |
| 2017 | Boys | 203 | #996 |
| 2016 | Boys | 184 | #1,073 |
| 2015 | Boys | 175 | #1,103 |
| 2014 | Boys | 184 | #1,065 |
| 2013 | Boys | 197 | #997 |
| 2012 | Boys | 200 | #993 |
| 2011 | Boys | 183 | #1,037 |
| 2010 | Boys | 162 | #1,143 |
| 2009 | Boys | 165 | #1,118 |
| 2008 | Boys | 146 | #1,205 |
| 2007 | Boys | 148 | #1,188 |
| 2006 | Boys | 136 | #1,229 |
| 2005 | Boys | 146 | #1,123 |
| 2004 | Boys | 153 | #1,053 |
| 2003 | Boys | 169 | #964 |
| 2002 | Boys | 124 | #1,147 |
When Was Mordechai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Boys
315 recorded births
National rank #748
2019 · Boys
297 recorded births
National rank #783
2020 · Boys
258 recorded births
National rank #875
2023 · Boys
243 recorded births
National rank #932
Where Mordechai Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #133 | 144 |
| NJ | #139 | 70 |