Manual
boy nameManual entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1505 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1505
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1948 |
| 1920s | #1927 |
| 1930s | #2288 |
| 1940s | #2504 |
| 1950s | #2579 |
| 1960s | #2435 |
| 1970s | #3376 |
| 1980s | #4506 |
| 1990s | #6927 |
| 2000s | #10610 |
| 2010s | #10766 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Manual are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Manual alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Manual in 2025?
- Manual is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Manual most popular?
- Manual peaked in 1915, reaching #1505 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Manual with classmates?
- Manual will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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