Manolo
Every Manolo since 1965 — 1,524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manolo
Manolo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,534 in 2025 with 113 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 1,524 American babies have been named Manolo. Its peak came in 2025, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Manolo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manolo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | #1,534 |
| 2024 | 78 | #1,992 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,087 |
| 2022 | 77 | #1,990 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1,977 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,408 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1,990 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1,866 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1,744 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1,952 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,065 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,663 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,411 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,967 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,750 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,683 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,487 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,755 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,952 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,142 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,713 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,803 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,612 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,054 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,649 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,698 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,881 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,237 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,368 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,357 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,545 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,439 |
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Famous people named Manolo
- Manolo Blahnik Designer · b. 1942
- Manolo Escobar Singer · 1931–2013
- Manolo el del bombo Businessperson · b. 1949
- Manolo Soccer player · b. 1965
- Manolo Cardona Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Manolo in 2025?
Manolo ranked #1,534 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 113 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manolo?
1,524 babies have been named Manolo in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manolo most popular?
Manolo peaked in 2025, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Manolo a boy or girl name?
Manolo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manolo rising or falling?
Manolo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Manolo?
Well-known people named Manolo include Manolo Blahnik (designer), Manolo Escobar (singer), Manolo el del bombo (businessperson).