How Many People Are Named Menachem?
Complete statistics for the name Menachem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Menachem is a very rare name, with only 6,674 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 49,447 Americans. It's mostly given to young folks, with 73% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 8 traditionally symbolizes prosperity and success in numerology.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 6,855 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Menachem Through the Generations
Menachem has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 212 births. Despite being a relatively new name, it's already quite established, with 4,992 under-30s. The gap between all-time births (6,855) and current living people (6,674) is small, suggesting many recent births. This name is predominantly male, and its modernity is evident in its age distribution, with most bearers being younger adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Menachem's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Menachem
How Many People Have the Name Menachem?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,674 people in the United States currently share the name Menachem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,447 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Menachem a Common or Rare Name?
Menachem 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Menachem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Menachem Most Popular?
The name Menachem reached peak popularity in 2014, with 212 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Menachem?
Approximately 6,674 people named Menachem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,855. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,447 Americans.
Is Menachem a rare name?
Menachem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,447 Americans has this name.
What does the name Menachem mean?
The meaning and origin of Menachem are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Menachem more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Menachem are male and 0% are female.
When was Menachem most popular?
Menachem peaked in 2014 with 212 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.