Girl · #10,421 in 2026

Manette

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

Current Rank

#10,421

Peak Rank

#2,756 (1958)

Total Babies

304

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1984

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2756

Peak Rank

304

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Manette

Manette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 18 Manettes were born — ranking #2,756 that year. As of 2026, Manette ranks #10,421 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 304 Manettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Manette

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

Monette
Minette
Moonet
Minute
Minit
Minut
Minet
Minot
Menat
Miniate
Minott
Menet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manette

What does the name Manette mean?

Manette is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Manette in 2026?

In 2026, Manette ranks #10,421 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Manette most popular?

Manette reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,756 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Manette a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Manette?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manette include Darnice, Tambria, Dollinda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Manette

Manette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 304 births in the dataset. Manette's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,756. Use the chart and map above to compare Manette'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.