Holding steady.
Popularity of Manie since 1880
Babies named Manie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Manie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 92 |
| 1890s | 89 |
| 1900s | 63 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 118 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Manie is a rare and obscure name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880, a year when it reached its peak popularity. The name never achieved a rank in the top 1000 and has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency of use over time. The trajectory of its usage has been stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. While the name's exact meaning is uncertain, it may have connections to names like Mani or Mary. Due to its scarcity, no top states associated with the name are recorded. Manie remains a curious historical footnote rather than a common choice for modern parents, appealing to those who appreciate rare and vintage names.
Manie is a rare name with uncertain origins. It may have developed as a feminine variant of Mani, a shortened form of names like Emmanuel, or as a diminutive of Mary. The name saw very limited use in the United States in the late 19th century, with the first recorded occurrence in 1880. Its peak popularity was also in 1880, after which it faded from common use. No robust etymological evidence supports a single derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Manie
Names that share Manie's style, for a brother or sister.
