Holding steady.
Popularity of Man since 1884
Babies named Man per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1982, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Man's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 15 |
| 1910s | 0 | 39 |
| 1920s | 0 | 35 |
| 1930s | 0 | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 | 69 |
| 1990s | 0 | 13 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 |
| 2010s | 100 | 5 |
| 2020s | 40 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Man is a rare given name in the United States, recorded since 1884. It has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings, reflecting its scarcity. The name's peak usage was in 1901, though exact numbers are unavailable. Despite its straightforward spelling and pronunciation, Man has remained an uncommon choice, possibly due to its homonym with the common noun. The trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival in later decades. The name's origin is debated, with possible English or German roots, and it has been primarily used for girls in historical data. Overall, Man is an extremely rare name with a simple but ambiguous background.
Man is a rare given name that may have multiple origins. It could be an English name derived from the word 'man', though it was never common. Alternatively, it might be a variant of the German surname Mann, which itself comes from a nickname meaning 'man' or 'husband'. The name appears sporadically in early U.S. records, with its peak in 1901, but has never been frequently used.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mann
Sibling names for Man
Names that share Man's style, for a brother or sister.
