Menachem
Every Menachem since 1948 — 7,063 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Menachem
Menachem is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,088 in 2025 with 198 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 7,063 American babies have been named Menachem. Its peak came in 2024, when 214 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 Menachem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Menachem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 198 | #1,088 |
| 2024 | 214 | #1,040 |
| 2023 | 201 | #1,077 |
| 2022 | 208 | #1,060 |
| 2021 | 203 | #1,056 |
| 2020 | 199 | #1,032 |
| 2019 | 171 | #1,141 |
| 2018 | 190 | #1,066 |
| 2017 | 195 | #1,034 |
| 2016 | 204 | #1,003 |
| 2015 | 181 | #1,084 |
| 2014 | 212 | #984 |
| 2013 | 164 | #1,114 |
| 2012 | 170 | #1,100 |
| 2011 | 183 | #1,038 |
| 2010 | 210 | #955 |
| 2009 | 200 | #989 |
| 2008 | 169 | #1,098 |
| 2007 | 204 | #969 |
| 2006 | 193 | #968 |
| 2005 | 181 | #965 |
| 2004 | 166 | #998 |
| 2003 | 165 | #974 |
| 2002 | 155 | #1,006 |
| 2001 | 157 | #980 |
| 2000 | 125 | #1,124 |
| 1995 | 142 | #933 |
| 1990 | 96 | #1,094 |
| 1985 | 52 | #1,343 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,153 |
| 1975 | 38 | #1,440 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,469 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,917 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,635 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,700 |
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Famous people named Menachem
- Menachem Begin Politician · 1913–1992
- Menachem Mendel Schneerson Religious figure · 1902–1994
- Menachem Bello Soccer player · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Menachem in 2025?
Menachem ranked #1,088 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 198 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Menachem?
7,063 babies have been named Menachem in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Menachem most popular?
Menachem peaked in 2024, when 214 newborns received the name.
Is Menachem a boy or girl name?
Menachem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Menachem rising or falling?
Menachem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Menachem?
Well-known people named Menachem include Menachem Begin (politician), Menachem Mendel Schneerson (religious figure), Menachem Bello (soccer player).