Manly
boy nameManly entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #866 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#866
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #888 |
| 1890s | #1073 |
| 1910s | #2194 |
| 1920s | #2253 |
| 1930s | #2486 |
| 1940s | #2385 |
| 1950s | #3433 |
| 1960s | #3811 |
| 1970s | #4505 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
| 2000s | #10349 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Manly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Manly alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Manly in 2025?
- Manly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Manly most popular?
- Manly peaked in 1881, reaching #866 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Manly with classmates?
- Manly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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