Manu
Every Manu since 1972 — 706 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manu
Manu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,486 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 706 American babies have been named Manu. Its peak came in 2006, when 27 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 Manu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manu 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 | — | — | 23 | #4,486 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,367 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,999 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,150 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,185 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,971 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,002 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,439 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,880 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,435 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,914 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,562 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,317 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,642 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,234 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,533 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,741 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,579 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,714 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,368 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,941 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,562 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,958 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,501 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,895 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,996 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,046 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,613 |
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Famous people named Manu
- Manu Dibango Musician · 1933–2020
- Manu Chao Singer · b. 1961
- Manu Bennett Actor · b. 1969
- Manu Ginóbili Basketball player · b. 1977
- Manu Katché Musician · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Manu in 2025?
Manu ranked #4,486 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manu?
706 babies have been named Manu in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manu most popular?
Manu peaked in 2006, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Manu a boy or girl name?
Manu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manu rising or falling?
Manu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Manu?
Well-known people named Manu include Manu Dibango (musician), Manu Chao (singer), Manu Bennett (actor).