Total births
1,455
Boys' name · since 1904
Manfred
1,455 babies named Manfred in U.S. Social Security records since 1904, with the highest year being 1958. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,455
- total births
- 1904–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,455 boys have been named Manfred since 1904, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Manfred recorded 1,455 times among boys since 1904, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2022.
- 1,455 total births
- 1904–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,455 boys have been named Manfred since 1904, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,455
- total births
- 1904–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Manfred was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
37 babies were named Manfred in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Manfred's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Manfred's full recorded timeline at 1960, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1904, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1958 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Manfred at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Manfred popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2022
- Peak year (1958)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Manfred by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Manfred's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Manfred births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 102
1910s
102 births
- 1920s
1920s
166 births
- 1930s
1930s
238 births
- 1940s
1940s
115 births
- 1950s
1950s
200 births
- 1960s
1960s
275 births
- 1970s
1970s
125 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 275 births (19% of all-time use).
How Manfred compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Manfred's total volume
Manfred vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Manfred by state
Where Manfred concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 128 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 18 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Manfred's total US births 8.8%
Even split
128 of 1,455 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manfred? ▼
1,455 babies have been named Manfred since 1904. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1958 with 37 births.
When was Manfred most popular? ▼
Manfred was most popular in the 1960s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Manfred most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manfred are New York (128 births), Illinois (19 births), California (18 births).
How long has the name Manfred been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Manfred since 1904 -- 119 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Manfred? ▼
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 Manfred's data
- Manfred's decade-level peak was the 1960s (275 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Manfreds (128 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Manfred
Nearby Names Like Manfred
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manfred
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 Manfred side by side: Manfred vs Manuel Manfred vs Manny Manfred vs Manley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1904–2022 (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. "Manfred: Baby Name Since 1904 - 1,455 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manfred. 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 Manfred 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 July 2026.