Manson
boy nameManson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #792 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#792
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #877 |
| 1890s | #860 |
| 1900s | #1172 |
| 1910s | #1913 |
| 1920s | #2138 |
| 1930s | #2430 |
| 1940s | #2653 |
| 1950s | #2904 |
| 1960s | #3237 |
| 1970s | #5287 |
| 1980s | #5722 |
| 1990s | #8570 |
| 2000s | #10885 |
| 2010s | #9237 |
| 2020s | #9043 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Manson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Manson alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Manson in 2025?
- Manson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Manson most popular?
- Manson peaked in 1892, reaching #792 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Manson with classmates?
- Manson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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