Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Manly
//ˈmænli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19225 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Manly's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Manly's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Manly |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
Manly through the decades
- Manly peaked in 1922, when 24 babies were named Manly in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1954–2000), use of Manly has fallen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.