Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Manases

Name: Popularity of the name Manases in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Manases, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#5,806 (2019)

Total Babies

223

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#5806

Peak Rank

223

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Manases

Manases first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 15 Manasess were born — ranking #5,806 that year. As of 2026, Manases ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-15%). In total, more than 223 Manasess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Manases

Phonetically similar names — useful when Manases is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Menaces
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Madnesses
Manasses
Manses
Manassas
Mantises
Highnesses
Menses
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Mimesis
Meneses

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manases

What does the name Manases mean?

Manases is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Manases in 2026?

In 2026, Manases ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Manases most popular?

Manases reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,806 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Manases most popular?

Manases has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Manases.

Is Manases a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Manases is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Manases?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manases include Stanlee, Stepan, Casanova. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Manases

Manases is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Manases's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Manases's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.