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How Many People Are Named Manuel?
Estimated people named Manuel living in the U.S. today
136,723
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 191,870
- Peak year: 2005 (2,665 births)
- Estimated living today: 136,723
Manuel by age group — who carries the name today?
Manuel popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Manuel
Manuel has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 191,870 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 136,723 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,500 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Manuels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Manuel in the US?
An estimated 136,723 people named Manuel are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Manuel uncommon — about 1 in 2,500 Americans.
Is Manuel a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Manuel is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Manuel most popular?
Manuel peaked in 2005, when 2,665 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Manuel?
Manuel ranks #390 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).