Manav
Borrowed from Sanskrit मानव (mānava, “human being”).
Every Manav since 1993 — 744 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manav
Manav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,210 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 744 American babies have been named Manav. Its peak came in 2000, when 65 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 Manav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,210 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,840 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,393 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,039 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,883 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,453 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,441 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,226 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,065 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,411 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,339 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,122 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,969 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,666 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,956 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,993 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,061 |
| 2006 | 42 | #2,776 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,455 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2,994 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,339 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,325 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,039 |
| 2000 | 65 | #1,735 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manav mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit मानव (mānava, “human being”).
How popular is the name Manav in 2025?
Manav ranked #13,210 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manav?
744 babies have been named Manav in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manav most popular?
Manav peaked in 2000, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Manav a boy or girl name?
Manav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manav rising or falling?
Manav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.