Boy · #10,765 in 2026

Manual

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

Current Rank

#10,765

Peak Rank

#1,568 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1910

First Year

2010

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#1568

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Manual

Manual first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 23 Manuals were born — ranking #1,568 that year. As of 2026, Manual ranks #10,765 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Manuals 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

500+

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Names that sound like Manual

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

Emmanuel
Emanuel
Manually
Manuals
Manul
Manua
Mensual
Manwell
Manuelle
Manacle
Manimal
Mantle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manual

What does the name Manual mean?

Manual is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Manual in 2026?

In 2026, Manual ranks #10,765 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Manual most popular?

Manual reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #1,568 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Manual a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Manual?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Manual include Armstead, Fread, Jerid. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Manual

Manual is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Manual's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #1,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Manual'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.