Declining since 2009, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Manny since 1900
Babies named Manny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 152 |
| 1920s | 152 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 182 |
| 1950s | 275 |
| 1960s | 384 |
| 1970s | 370 |
| 1980s | 380 |
| 1990s | 447 |
| 2000s | 652 |
| 2010s | 626 |
| 2020s | 319 |
Meaning & origin
Manny started its U.S. journey as a consistent nickname for Manuel, Emmanuel, and occasionally Manfred, but by the early 1900s it was already being given as a standalone name. Its peak came in 2009, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, usage has fallen steadily. In 2025, Manny ranked 3,181st, with approximately 1 in 46,164 boys receiving the name. This decline mirrors the broader softening of nicknames-as-first-names, but Manny remains a familiar choice. Its top states are New York and California, reflecting its popularity in communities with Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking populations.
Manny is a diminutive of Manuel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew name Immanuel meaning 'God is with us.' The name has been used in English-speaking countries primarily as a nickname, gaining some independent use since the mid-20th century.
Where Manny is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Manny” around the world
Where Manny lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Manny
Names that share Manny's style, for a brother or sister.
