Boy nameCurrently #351 in the USFalling
Manuel
//mɑnˈwɛl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20056 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Manuel'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.
Manuel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Manuel |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 75 |
| 1881 | 57 |
| 1882 | 92 |
| 1883 | 74 |
| 1884 | 90 |
| 1885 | 90 |
| 1886 | 70 |
| 1887 | 72 |
| 1888 | 101 |
| 1889 | 81 |
| 1890 | 96 |
| 1891 | 85 |
| 1892 | 96 |
| 1893 | 96 |
| 1894 | 99 |
| 1895 | 98 |
| 1896 | 104 |
| 1897 | 86 |
| 1898 | 95 |
| 1899 | 97 |
| 1900 | 174 |
| 1901 | 150 |
| 1902 | 118 |
| 1903 | 151 |
| 1904 | 149 |
| 1905 | 157 |
| 1906 | 205 |
| 1907 | 184 |
| 1908 | 220 |
| 1909 | 243 |
| 1910 | 288 |
| 1911 | 340 |
| 1912 | 469 |
| 1913 | 624 |
| 1914 | 794 |
| 1915 | 976 |
| 1916 | 1,056 |
| 1917 | 1,158 |
| 1918 | 1,321 |
| 1919 | 1,370 |
| 1920 | 1,476 |
| 1921 | 1,561 |
| 1922 | 1,471 |
| 1923 | 1,557 |
| 1924 | 1,675 |
| 1925 | 1,566 |
| 1926 | 1,563 |
| 1927 | 1,612 |
| 1928 | 1,665 |
| 1929 | 1,641 |
| 1930 | 1,530 |
| 1931 | 1,326 |
| 1932 | 1,327 |
| 1933 | 1,202 |
| 1934 | 1,272 |
| 1935 | 1,164 |
| 1936 | 1,187 |
| 1937 | 1,141 |
| 1938 | 1,150 |
| 1939 | 1,152 |
| 1940 | 1,179 |
| 1941 | 1,127 |
| 1942 | 1,280 |
| 1943 | 1,445 |
| 1944 | 1,408 |
| 1945 | 1,399 |
| 1946 | 1,501 |
| 1947 | 1,690 |
| 1948 | 1,601 |
| 1949 | 1,653 |
| 1950 | 1,581 |
| 1951 | 1,659 |
| 1952 | 1,673 |
| 1953 | 1,582 |
| 1954 | 1,698 |
| 1955 | 1,676 |
| 1956 | 1,634 |
| 1957 | 1,642 |
| 1958 | 1,667 |
| 1959 | 1,661 |
| 1960 | 1,686 |
| 1961 | 1,680 |
| 1962 | 1,573 |
| 1963 | 1,634 |
| 1964 | 1,644 |
| 1965 | 1,515 |
| 1966 | 1,544 |
| 1967 | 1,590 |
| 1968 | 1,606 |
| 1969 | 1,694 |
| 1970 | 1,711 |
| 1971 | 1,701 |
| 1972 | 1,721 |
| 1973 | 1,731 |
| 1974 | 1,779 |
| 1975 | 1,823 |
| 1976 | 1,866 |
| 1977 | 1,767 |
| 1978 | 1,870 |
| 1979 | 1,936 |
| 1980 | 1,916 |
| 1981 | 1,985 |
| 1982 | 2,067 |
| 1983 | 1,894 |
| 1984 | 1,866 |
| 1985 | 1,998 |
| 1986 | 1,979 |
| 1987 | 2,103 |
| 1988 | 2,136 |
| 1989 | 2,234 |
| 1990 | 2,406 |
| 1991 | 2,519 |
| 1992 | 2,604 |
| 1993 | 2,446 |
| 1994 | 2,485 |
| 1995 | 2,377 |
| 1996 | 2,419 |
| 1997 | 2,330 |
| 1998 | 2,359 |
| 1999 | 2,361 |
| 2000 | 2,435 |
| 2001 | 2,311 |
| 2002 | 2,334 |
| 2003 | 2,248 |
| 2004 | 2,410 |
| 2005 | 2,665 |
| 2006 | 2,554 |
| 2007 | 2,413 |
| 2008 | 2,143 |
| 2009 | 1,954 |
| 2010 | 1,701 |
| 2011 | 1,559 |
| 2012 | 1,464 |
| 2013 | 1,472 |
| 2014 | 1,382 |
| 2015 | 1,297 |
| 2016 | 1,301 |
| 2017 | 1,327 |
| 2018 | 1,218 |
| 2019 | 1,147 |
| 2020 | 1,018 |
| 2021 | 1,036 |
| 2022 | 1,069 |
| 2023 | 1,008 |
| 2024 | 954 |
Manuel through the decades
- Manuel peaked in 2005, when 2,665 babies were named Manuel in the US.
- The 1990s were Manuel's strongest decade, averaging 2,431 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Manuel has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Manuel currently ranks #351 in the US and is cooling off.