Total births
3,294
Girls' name · since 1880
Manda
Manda has 3,294 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1975 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 3,294
- total births
- 1880–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Manda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,294 have been recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Manda recorded 3,294 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2016.
- 3,294 total births
- 1880–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,294 girls have been named Manda since 1880, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 3,294
- total births
- 1880–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Manda was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
102 babies were named Manda in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Manda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Manda's SSA record in two at 1945 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 102, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Manda at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Manda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2016
- Peak year (1975)
- 102
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Manda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Manda's strongest decade.
729 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Manda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 175
1880s
175 births
- 1890s 203
1890s
203 births
- 1900s 197
1900s
197 births
- 1910s 251
1910s
251 births
- 1920s 252
1920s
252 births
- 1930s 126
1930s
126 births
- 1940s 96
1940s
96 births
- 1950s 113
1950s
113 births
- 1960s 125
1960s
125 births
- 1970s
1970s
695 births
- 1980s
1980s
729 births
- 1990s 249
1990s
249 births
- 2000s 70
2000s
70 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 729 births (22% of all-time use).
How Manda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Manda's total volume
Manda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Manda by state
Where Manda concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 102 | 3.1% |
| #2 | California | | 80 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 71 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 49 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 39 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 36 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 30 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 25 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Manda's total US births 3.1%
Even split
102 of 3,294 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Manda appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manda? ▼
3,294 babies have been named Manda since 1880. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1975 with 102 births.
When was Manda most popular? ▼
Manda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 729 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Manda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manda are Texas (102 births), California (80 births), Kentucky (71 births).
How long has the name Manda been used? ▼
Manda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 137 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Manda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mandy, Manuela, Mandi, Mandie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Manda's data
- Manda's decade-level peak was the 1980s (729 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mandas (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Manda
Nearby Names Like Manda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manda
Mandy Girl
#4114 42,465 births
Manuela Girl
#2084 11,033 births
Mandi Girl
#12365 10,025 births
Mandie Girl
2,733 births
Manal Girl
#3918 1,440 births
Compare Manda side by side: Manda vs Mandy Manda vs Manuela Manda vs Mandi
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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, 1880–2016 (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. "Manda: Baby Name Since 1880 - 3,294 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manda. 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 Manda 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.