Manning
Every Manning since 1881 — 1,884 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manning
Manning is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,329 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 1,884 American babies have been named Manning. Its peak came in 1916, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Manning stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manning year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,302 | 18 | #5,329 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,816 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,956 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,959 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,938 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,159 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,190 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,033 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,737 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,534 | 28 | #3,854 |
| 2015 | — | — | 41 | #2,895 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,847 | 35 | #3,193 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,164 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,175 | 28 | #3,769 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,451 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,818 | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,128 | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,397 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,434 | 29 | #3,658 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30 | #3,493 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,891 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,164 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,220 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,430 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,287 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,620 | 22 | #3,715 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,001 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,294 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,983 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,195 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,782 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,174 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,115 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,551 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,205 |
| 1940 | — | — | 12 | #2,147 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,475 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,936 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,562 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,487 |
| 1915 | — | — | 26 | #1,329 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,377 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,429 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,193 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Manning in 2025?
Manning ranked #5,329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manning?
1,884 babies have been named Manning in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manning most popular?
Manning peaked in 1916, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Manning a boy or girl name?
Manning is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manning rising or falling?
Manning is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.