How Many People Are Named Manoj?

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

Manoj
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Manoj means 'jewel' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 1,585,414 Americans have this name, with just 208 people named Manoj living in the US today. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 14 births.

~672
Living in US
1 in 493,228
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Jewel
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Precious Cultural Timeless
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,862,442
Worldwide Bearers
#179
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,692,760
🇳🇵 Nepal
62,595
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
59,948
🇴🇲 Oman
6,833
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
6,415
🇺🇸 United States
6,369
🇵🇱 Poland
4,052
🇬🇧 England
2,851
🇧🇭 Bahrain
1,924
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1,824

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
208 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
40
Would be under 30 (18%)
179
Would be 30–60 (80%)
5
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 224 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

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

📜 Manoj Through the Generations

Manoj, a name of Indian origin, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1979. With 208 individuals bearing this name today, it's clear that Manoj remains a cherished choice. The majority of those named Manoj are now aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady generation of parents who appreciated its unique charm and cultural significance.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Manoj

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Manoj's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Manoj

How Many People Have the Name Manoj?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 672 people in the United States currently share the name Manoj. That works out to roughly 1 in every 493,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Manoj a Common or Rare Name?

Manoj 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 Manoj Mean?

Manoj means "jewel" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Manoj Most Popular?

The name Manoj reached peak popularity in 1979, with 14 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 Manoj?

Approximately 672 people named Manoj live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 672. That works out to roughly 1 in 493,228 Americans.

Is Manoj a rare name?

Manoj is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 493,228 Americans has this name.

What does the name Manoj mean?

Manoj means "jewel" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Manoj more male or female?

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

When was Manoj most popular?

Manoj peaked in 1979 with 14 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 US672
All-Time Births672
1 in X1 in 493,228
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1979
World Rank#179
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.