Man
boy nameMan entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #971 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#971
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #971 |
| 1900s | #1269 |
| 1910s | #2634 |
| 1920s | #3534 |
| 1930s | #3378 |
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #5077 |
| 1990s | #7321 |
| 2000s | #10349 |
| 2010s | #12246 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Man are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Man alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Man in 2025?
- Man is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Man most popular?
- Man peaked in 1884, reaching #971 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Man with classmates?
- Man will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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