How Many People Are Named Manning?

Complete statistics for the name Manning: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Manning
Uncommon
Old English

Manning is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 1,102 people in the US carry this name, which means just 1 in 299,403 Americans have it. The majority of those named Manning are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

~71,809
Living in US
1 in 4,616
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Manly, strong
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,454
Worldwide Bearers
#74,481
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
5,773
🇺🇸 United States
1,349
🇹🇼 Taiwan
81
🇨🇦 Canada
68
🇮🇩 Indonesia
49
🇦🇺 Australia
28
🇵🇭 Philippines
21
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
14
🇲🇾 Malaysia
13
🇬🇧 England
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,064 (97%)
♀ Female
38 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
722
Would be under 30 (39%)
188
Would be 30–60 (10%)
950
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 1,860 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
23
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Manning Through the Generations

Manning has been around since the early 1900s, peaking in popularity in 1916 with 44 births. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable, maintaining a classic, old-school vibe. Today, there are 722 under-30s, 188 aged between 30 and 60, and 950 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 187
Texas 37
Louisiana 12
Ohio 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Manning

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Manning's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Manning

How Many People Have the Name Manning?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 71,809 people in the United States currently share the name Manning. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,616 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Manning a Common or Rare Name?

Manning is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Manning Mean?

Manning means "manly, strong" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Manning in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Manning Most Popular?

The name Manning reached peak popularity in 1916, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Manning?

Approximately 71,809 people named Manning live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 71,809. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,616 Americans.

Is Manning a rare name?

Manning is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,616 Americans has this name.

What does the name Manning mean?

Manning means "manly, strong" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Manning more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Manning are male and 3% are female.

When was Manning most popular?

Manning peaked in 1916 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US71,809
All-Time Births71,809
1 in X1 in 4,616
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1916
World Rank#74,481
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.