Total births
330
Boys' name · since 1995
Manas
Manas has 330 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5793
- among boys today
- 330
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Manas is the #5793 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 330 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Manas recorded 330 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #5793 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #5793 among boys today
- 330 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Manas is currently the #5793 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 330 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5793
- among boys today
- 330
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Manas vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5793
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Manas was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
25 babies were named Manas in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Manas compares
330 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Manas's all-time total is 10% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Manas | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 330 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Manas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Manas's full recorded timeline at 2010, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1995, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Manas at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#5,793
Active since
1995
Manas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Manas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Manas's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Manas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
181 births
- 2010s
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 181 births (55% of all-time use).
Manas by state
Where Manas concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Manas's total US births 3.6%
Even split
12 of 330 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manas? ▼
330 babies have been named Manas since 1995. It currently ranks #5793 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 25 births.
When was Manas most popular? ▼
Manas was most popular in the 2000s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Manas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manas are California (12 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Manas been used? ▼
Manas has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Manas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Manuel, Manny, Manley, Manning, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Manas's data
- Manas's decade-level peak was the 2000s (181 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Manass (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Manas
Nearby Names Like Manas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manas
Manuel Boy
#351 191,584 births
Manny Boy
#2679 4,087 births
Manley Boy
2,251 births
Manning Boy
#4711 1,840 births
Manolo Boy
#1987 1,524 births
Compare Manas side by side: Manas vs Manuel Manas vs Manny Manas vs Manley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Manas
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Manas: #5793 Boys' Name - 330 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manas. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Manas draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.