Boy · #2,638 in 2026

Manny

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

Current Rank

#2,638

Peak Rank

#1,002 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+4%

1900

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#1002

Peak Rank

Total Count

121

Years Active

The Story of Manny

Manny first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 113 Mannys were born — ranking #1,471 that year. As of 2026, Manny ranks #2,638 for baby boys with 50 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 4K Mannys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s 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 Manny

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

Mannie
Manni
Manney
Money
Many
Mini
Meanie
Meany
Minnie
Mony
Manna
Mammy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manny

What does the name Manny mean?

Manny is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Manny in 2026?

In 2026, Manny ranks #2,638 among boys' names in the U.S., with 50 babies given the name that year.

When was Manny most popular?

Manny reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,002 that year with 113 babies given the name.

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

Manny has historically been most popular in Arizona, New York, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Manny.

Is Manny a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Manny?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manny include Arie, Cephas, Dewy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Manny

Manny is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Manny's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,002. Use the chart and map above to compare Manny'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.