NAME PROFILE
Mordecai
A descriptive name originating from the Old English 'brun,' meaning brown-haired or brown-skinned; it reflects a grounded, reliable, and naturally warm personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,650 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
NY — 37%TX — 24%CA — 18%FL — 13%OH — 8%
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