Manley
Every Manley since 1880 — 2,251 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manley
Manley is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 2,251 American babies have been named Manley. Its peak came in 1927, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Manley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,737 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,620 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,203 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,594 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,841 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,659 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,040 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,861 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,894 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,026 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,356 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,183 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,781 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,491 |
| 1955 | 24 | #1,595 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,357 |
| 1945 | 40 | #1,013 |
| 1940 | 32 | #1,198 |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,138 |
| 1930 | 33 | #1,248 |
| 1925 | 50 | #968 |
| 1920 | 48 | #998 |
| 1915 | 54 | #839 |
| 1910 | 15 | #809 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,182 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,016 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 9 | #713 |
| 1885 | 9 | #678 |
| 1880 | 8 | #719 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Manley in 2025?
Manley did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Manley?
2,251 babies have been named Manley in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manley most popular?
Manley peaked in 1927, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Manley a boy or girl name?
Manley is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manley rising or falling?
Manley has been roughly stable over the past decade.