Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Manon since 1917
Babies named Manon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 175 |
| 2000s | 161 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Manon, a French diminutive of Marie, has a long history in France but a modest presence in the United States. First recorded in the U.S. in 1917, the name reached its peak popularity in 1999, though it remains relatively rare. By 2025, with a rank of 9,457 and 1 in 160,727 girls receiving the name, Manon has maintained a stable trajectory, never becoming a mainstream choice. Its French origins give it a chic, international appeal, and it remains more common in French-speaking countries than in English-speaking ones. The name's etymology ties back to the Hebrew Miriam, connecting it to a rich biblical and cultural heritage.
Manon is a French diminutive of Marie, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Miriam. The meaning of Miriam is debated, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness' in the context of the biblical narrative. Manon emerged as an independent given name in France and became particularly popular in the 20th century.
“Manon” around the world
Where Manon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#99
in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mano, Nono
Variants: Manonne
Sibling names for Manon
Names that share Manon's style, for a brother or sister.
