Menashe
Every Menashe since 1978 — 438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Menashe
Menashe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,639 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 438 American babies have been named Menashe. Its peak came in 2014, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Menashe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Menashe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,639 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,822 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,564 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,530 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,426 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,896 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,090 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,451 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,604 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,998 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,652 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,214 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,106 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,539 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,862 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,942 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,762 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,775 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,434 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,229 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,483 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,656 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,190 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,920 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Menashe in 2025?
Menashe ranked #4,639 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Menashe?
438 babies have been named Menashe in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Menashe most popular?
Menashe peaked in 2014, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Menashe a boy or girl name?
Menashe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Menashe rising or falling?
Menashe is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.