Manuel
girl nameManuel entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1697 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1697
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3338 |
| 1920s | #2875 |
| 1930s | #2573 |
| 1940s | #3231 |
| 1950s | #3877 |
| 1960s | #3843 |
| 1970s | #3427 |
| 1980s | #4231 |
| 1990s | #7523 |
| 2000s | #11134 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Manuel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Manuel alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Manuel in 2025?
- Manuel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Manuel most popular?
- Manuel peaked in 1934, reaching #1697 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Manuel with classmates?
- Manuel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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