Manas
A male given name from Hindi.
Every Manas since 1995 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manas
Manas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,016 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 330 American babies have been named Manas. Its peak came in 2002, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Manas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,016 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,810 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,387 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,468 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,452 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,539 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,988 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,317 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,638 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,368 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,136 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,167 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,306 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,185 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,316 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,450 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,767 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,818 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,768 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,522 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,308 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,957 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,760 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manas mean?
A male given name from Hindi.
How popular is the name Manas in 2025?
Manas ranked #8,016 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manas?
330 babies have been named Manas in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manas most popular?
Manas peaked in 2002, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Manas a boy or girl name?
Manas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manas rising or falling?
Manas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.