Holding steady.
Popularity of Mann since 1909
Babies named Mann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mann's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mann is a concise and distinctive name, typically considered a masculine given name derived from the English surname. Its history as a first name is minimal: the earliest recorded use by the Social Security Administration dates to 1909, and it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained consistently rare, with stable popularity at a very low level. In 2025, it was still given to a small number of newborns, though no top state concentration has emerged. As a one-syllable name starting with M and ending with a double n, it shares a brisk, sturdy feel with other short masculine names like Jack or Cole. Parents drawn to Mann likely appreciate its simplicity and direct connection to the English vocabulary word for an adult male.
The given name Mann is most likely a transferred use of the English surname Mann, which originated as a nickname for a strong or manly person, from Old English 'mann' meaning 'man'. As a surname, it was also used to denote a servant or vassal. Use as a first name is rare and modern, often chosen for its simple, strong sound.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Man
Sibling names for Mann
Names that share Mann's style, for a brother or sister.
