Rising since 1990, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Menashe since 1978
Babies named Menashe per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Menashe's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Menashe is the Hebrew form of Manasseh, a biblical name with deep roots in Jewish tradition. In 2025, it ranked 4539, with 1 in 77640 boys receiving the name, representing a quiet but steady rise since the 1990s. Its peak year to date was 2023, suggesting growing interest among families seeking authentic Hebrew names. While no top states were recorded in the data, the name's trajectory indicates a gradual increase, and its biblical heritage gives it enduring resonance within Jewish communities.
Menashe is the Hebrew form of Manasseh, meaning 'one who causes forgetfulness' in Genesis 41:51, where Joseph names his son Manasseh, saying 'God has made me forget all my trouble.' The name appears in the Bible as one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It has been in continuous use among Jewish communities worldwide, and in modern times has gained some usage in Israel and among English-speaking Jews.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meni, Manny
Sibling names for Menashe
Names that share Menashe's style, for a brother or sister.
