Manny
A male given name A diminutive of the male given name Emmanuel.
Every Manny since 1900 — 4,087 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manny
Manny is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,221 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 4,087 American babies have been named Manny. Its peak came in 2009, when 113 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 Manny stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manny year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,221 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,696 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2,528 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,288 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,091 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2,682 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,720 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,435 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,169 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,580 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,046 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,147 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,192 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,025 |
| 2011 | 80 | #1,803 |
| 2010 | 96 | #1,633 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1,480 |
| 2008 | 92 | #1,673 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1,939 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,029 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,155 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2,331 |
| 2003 | 49 | #2,222 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,141 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,040 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,005 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,159 |
| 1990 | 49 | #1,679 |
| 1985 | 40 | #1,608 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,892 |
| 1975 | 36 | #1,493 |
| 1970 | 38 | #1,365 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,352 |
| 1960 | 45 | #1,172 |
| 1955 | 22 | #1,668 |
| 1950 | 22 | #1,596 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,671 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,605 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,893 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,254 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,275 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,447 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,752 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,756 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,053 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,130 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Manny
- Manny Pacquiao Boxer · b. 1978
- Manny Ayulo Racing driver · 1921–1955
- Manny Mori Politician · b. 1949
- Manny Ramirez Baseball player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manny mean?
A male given name A diminutive of the male given name Emmanuel.
How popular is the name Manny in 2025?
Manny ranked #3,221 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manny?
4,087 babies have been named Manny in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manny most popular?
Manny peaked in 2009, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Manny a boy or girl name?
Manny is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manny rising or falling?
Manny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Manny?
Well-known people named Manny include Manny Pacquiao (boxer), Manny Ayulo (racing driver), Manny Mori (politician).