Boy · #5,300 in 2026

Manu

Current Rank
#5,300
Peak Rank
#2,791 (2006)
Total Babies
713
5-Yr Trend
+3%
1996
First Year
1996
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#13518
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Manu

Manu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 27 Manus were born — ranking #3,686 that year. As of 2026, Manu ranks #5,300 for baby boys with 18 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 713 Manus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Manu

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manu

What does the name Manu mean?
Manu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Manu in 2026?
In 2026, Manu ranks #5,300 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Manu most popular?
Manu reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #2,791 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Manu most popular?
Manu has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Manu.
Is Manu a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Manu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Manu?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manu include Piero, Antar, Wai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Manu

Manu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 713 births in the dataset. Manu's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #2,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Manu'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.