Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Mansur since 1977
Babies named Mansur per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mansur's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Mansur is a name with deep roots in Arabic tradition, meaning 'victorious' and carrying connotations of divine aid. In the United States, it has seen modest but steady use, first recorded in Social Security data in 1977. Its peak popularity came in 2022, and it has remained relatively stable since then, with a rank of 7,194 in 2025. With a 1-in-155,280 ratio, it is a rare but recognizable choice. The name has primarily been given in states with larger Arab-American communities, though it has not been concentrated in any single state. As a classic Arabic name with strong historical resonance, Mansur offers a solid, meaningful option for families seeking a name with cultural depth.
Mansur derives from the Arabic root n-ṣ-r, meaning 'to help' or 'to give victory'. It is the active participle form, literally 'one who is made victorious' or 'divinely aided'. The name has been borne across the Islamic world for centuries, appearing as a given name and in compound forms like Abd al-Mansur. It was the name of several historical caliphs and rulers, including the second Abbasid caliph, al-Mansur, who founded the city of Baghdad in 762 CE.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manny
Sibling names for Mansur
Names that share Mansur's style, for a brother or sister.
