Total births
2,251
Boys' name · since 1880
Manley
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 2,251 babies named Manley, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,251
- total births
- 1880–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
2,251 boys have been named Manley since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Manley recorded 2,251 times among boys since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2023.
- 2,251 total births
- 1880–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,251 boys have been named Manley since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 2,251
- total births
- 1880–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Manley was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
67 babies were named Manley in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Manley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Manley's full recorded timeline at 1942, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 67 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Manley at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Manley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2023
- Peak year (1927)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Manley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Manley's strongest decade.
500 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Manley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 71
1880s
71 births
- 1890s 74
1890s
74 births
- 1900s 68
1900s
68 births
- 1910s
1910s
379 births
- 1920s
1920s
500 births
- 1930s
1930s
308 births
- 1940s
1940s
275 births
- 1950s
1950s
231 births
- 1960s 103
1960s
103 births
- 1970s 85
1970s
85 births
- 1980s 69
1980s
69 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 500 births (22% of all-time use).
How Manley 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 Manley's total volume
Manley vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Manley by state
Where Manley concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 96 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 52 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 51 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 28 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 23 | 1.0% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Maine | | 14 | 0.6% |
| #8 | California | | 5 | 0.2% |
North Carolina share of Manley's total US births 4.3%
Even split
96 of 2,251 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manley? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 2,251 babies named Manley. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 67 births.
When was Manley most popular? ▼
Manley was most popular in the 1920s decade with 500 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Manley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manley are North Carolina (96 births), Michigan (52 births), Minnesota (51 births).
How long has the name Manley been used? ▼
Records for Manley go back to 1880, giving 144 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Manley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Manuel, Manny, Manning, Manolo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Manley's data
- Manley's decade-level peak was the 1920s (500 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.
- North Carolina records the most Manleys (96 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Manley
Nearby Names Like Manley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manley
Manuel Boy
#351 191,584 births
Manny Boy
#2679 4,087 births
Manning Boy
#4711 1,840 births
Manolo Boy
#1987 1,524 births
Manford Boy
1,479 births
Compare Manley side by side: Manley vs Manuel Manley vs Manny Manley vs Manning
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1880–2023 (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. "Manley: Baby Name Since 1880 - 2,251 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manley. 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 Manley 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.