How Many People Are Named Manuelita?

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

Manuelita
Very Rare
Spanish

Manuelita means 'little manual' or 'little guide', a rare female name that's incredibly unique, only 1 in 846,841 Americans share it. With most people named Manuelita over 60, it's clear this name harks back to a bygone era.

~390
Living in US
1 in 846,841
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little guide
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Wise Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is often associated with spiritual leadership and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,592
Worldwide Bearers
#89,586
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,542
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,482
🇺🇸 United States
764
🇵🇪 Peru
354
🇧🇷 Brazil
267
🇨🇴 Colombia
160
🇮🇹 Italy
129
🇪🇨 Ecuador
125
🇦🇷 Argentina
114
🇧🇴 Bolivia
103

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
390 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
16
Would be under 30 (2%)
123
Would be 30–60 (12%)
850
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 989 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
94

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

📜 Manuelita Through the Generations

Manuelita has been a steady presence in the United States since 1922 when it peaked with 26 births. Today, there are around 390 people named Manuelita living in the country, making it a very rare name indeed. The majority of those named Manuelita are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This classic name, while not fading away, also isn't gaining much traction among younger parents, maintaining its status as a name for the older generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Mexico 279
Texas 107
Arizona 5
Colorado 5

✨ Similar Names to Manuelita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Manuelita's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Manuelita

How Many People Have the Name Manuelita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 390 people in the United States currently share the name Manuelita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 846,841 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Manuelita a Common or Rare Name?

Manuelita 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 Manuelita Mean?

Manuelita means "little guide" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Manuelita Most Popular?

The name Manuelita reached peak popularity in 1922, with 26 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 Manuelita?

Approximately 390 people named Manuelita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 989. That works out to roughly 1 in 846,841 Americans.

Is Manuelita a rare name?

Manuelita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 846,841 Americans has this name.

What does the name Manuelita mean?

Manuelita means "little guide" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Manuelita more male or female?

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

When was Manuelita most popular?

Manuelita peaked in 1922 with 26 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 US390
All-Time Births989
1 in X1 in 846,841
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1922
World Rank#89,586
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.