Mansa
Every Mansa since 1970 — 322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mansa
Mansa is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,101 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 322 American babies have been named Mansa. Its peak came in 2023, when 34 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 Mansa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mansa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,101 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,817 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,456 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,386 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,552 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,386 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,423 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,489 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,055 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,066 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,314 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,555 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,335 |
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| 2003 | 6 | #10,393 |
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| 1970 | 6 | #4,546 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mansa in 2025?
Mansa ranked #4,101 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mansa?
322 babies have been named Mansa in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mansa most popular?
Mansa peaked in 2023, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Mansa a boy or girl name?
Mansa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mansa rising or falling?
Mansa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.