Manson
An Anglicised version of the North Germanic (Scandinavian) name Magnuson "son of Magnus" (Swedish Magnusson, Danish Magnussen, Norwegian Magnusen, Icelandic Magnússon)…
Every Manson since 1880 — 816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manson
Manson 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, 816 American babies have been named Manson. Its peak came in 1923, when 26 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 Manson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manson 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 | 7 | #10,389 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,539 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,636 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,884 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,349 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,571 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,315 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,625 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,355 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,616 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,758 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,540 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,637 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,965 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,984 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,632 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,000 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,983 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,429 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,692 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,481 |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,781 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,018 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,937 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,379 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,183 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,010 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manson mean?
An Anglicised version of the North Germanic (Scandinavian) name Magnuson "son of Magnus" (Swedish Magnusson, Danish Magnussen, Norwegian Magnusen, Icelandic Magnússon), using + -son.
How popular is the name Manson in 2025?
Manson 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 Manson?
816 babies have been named Manson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manson most popular?
Manson peaked in 1923, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Manson a boy or girl name?
Manson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manson rising or falling?
Manson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.