Holding steady.
Popularity of Mansfield since 1884
Babies named Mansfield per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mansfield's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 104 |
| 1920s | 125 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mansfield is an uncommon given name that has never reached broad popularity in the United States. Its earliest recorded usage dates to 1884, and it saw its most notable use in the late 19th century, peaking in 1890. Since then, its usage has remained extremely rare, with a stable trajectory and no recent resurgence. The name is essentially absent from any list of popular baby names, with a 1-in-N ratio that is too high to calculate from Social Security data. Top states for historical usage are not recorded, indicating scattered, minimal use. Mansfield is primarily associated with the English surname and place, and its etymology reflects Old English roots. It has not appeared in any recorded births in recent decades, making it a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth but little contemporary familiarity.
Mansfield is a surname and place name of Old English origin, from 'Mann's field' or 'field by the hill' (from 'mann' meaning man and 'feld' meaning pasture or field). It is not a traditional given name but was occasionally used as a first name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, possibly after the English town of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire.
Sibling names for Mansfield
Names that share Mansfield's style, for a brother or sister.
