How Many People Are Named Manny?

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

Manny
Very Rare
Spanish

Manny, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 100,521 Americans today. With only 3,283 people named Manny living in the US, it stands out as a unique choice. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Manny are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~865
Living in US
1 in 383,178
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish for 'man'
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Friendly
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,283
Worldwide Bearers
#16,943
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
344
🇮🇳 India
330
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
327
🇵🇹 Portugal
166
🇳🇱 Netherlands
124
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
99
🇲🇽 Mexico
97
🇰🇼 Kuwait
95
🇶🇦 Qatar
87
🇮🇩 Indonesia
79

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,283 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
1,692
Would be under 30 (42%)
1,176
Would be 30–60 (29%)
1,179
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 4,047 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
5

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

📜 Manny Through the Generations

Manny peaked in popularity in 2009 with 113 births, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the average age of someone named Manny is 43, indicating that many were born during the peak years. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Manny's bearers are still young, with 1,692 under 30, 1,176 aged between 30 and 60, and 1,179 over 60. This trend suggests that while Manny is declining in popularity, it remains a name associated with younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 789
California 537
Texas 237
Arizona 143
Florida 143
New Jersey 69
Illinois 38
Massachusetts 6
Michigan 5

⭐ Famous People Named Manny

Manny is a given name or common nickname for the given names Manuel, Manuela, Herman, Norman, Manfred, and others.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Manny

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Manny's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Manny

How Many People Have the Name Manny?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 865 people in the United States currently share the name Manny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 383,178 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Manny a Common or Rare Name?

Manny is classified as Very Rare. 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 Manny Mean?

Manny means "Spanish for 'man'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Manny in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Manny Most Popular?

The name Manny reached peak popularity in 2009, with 113 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Manny?

Approximately 865 people named Manny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 865. That works out to roughly 1 in 383,178 Americans.

Is Manny a rare name?

Manny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 383,178 Americans has this name.

What does the name Manny mean?

Manny means "Spanish for 'man'" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Manny more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Manny are male and 0% are female.

When was Manny most popular?

Manny peaked in 2009 with 113 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US865
All-Time Births865
1 in X1 in 383,178
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year2009
World Rank#16,943
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.