Holding steady.
Popularity of Manfred since 1904
Babies named Manfred per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manfred's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 166 |
| 1930s | 238 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 200 |
| 1960s | 275 |
| 1970s | 125 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Manfred is a traditional Germanic name with a meaning that embodies peace. Its peak year in the United States was 1904, when it first appeared in Social Security records, and it has remained consistently stable in its low usage ever since, not rising to rank in the top 1000. The name is best known through Lord Byron's dramatic poem 'Manfred', which features a brooding protagonist. Despite its strong historical roots, Manfred remains a rare choice for modern American parents, often selected by families with German heritage or those drawn to its distinctive, old-world sound.
From the Old High German elements 'man' meaning 'man' and 'fridu' meaning 'peace'. It is a traditional Germanic compound name, known from the medieval period and popularized by the epic poem 'Lord Byron's 'Manfred' (1817). The name has been used in German-speaking countries and sporadically in the English-speaking world.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny, Fred, Freddie
Sibling names for Manfred
Names that share Manfred's style, for a brother or sister.
