Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Manuel.
National Rank (2025)
#371
All-Time Peak Rank
#104 (1906)
Total U.S. Births
191,584
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Manuel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Manuel
According to SSA data, Manuel achieved its highest historical rank of #104 in 1906. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2005 with 2,665 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 33.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Manuel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-33.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,665Births in 2005
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:802
1890s:952
1900s:1,751
1910s:8,370
1920s:15,664
1930s:12,330
1940s:14,186
1950s:16,376
1960s:16,036
1970s:17,697
1980s:19,985
1990s:24,176
2000s:23,444
2010s:13,869
2020s:5,946
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-nue
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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