Total births
132
Boys' name · since 1909
Mann
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 132 babies named Mann, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 132
- total births
- 1909–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Mann is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 132 have been recorded since 1909.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mann has been recorded 132 times among boys since 1909, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 2018.
- 132 total births
- 1909–2018 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
132 boys have been named Mann since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2018.
- 132
- total births
- 1909–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Mann was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
7 babies were named Mann in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Mann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mann splits its recorded history at 1935: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mann at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Mann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2018
- Peak year (1918)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Mann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mann's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Mann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
24 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 38 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mann? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 132 babies named Mann. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 7 births.
When was Mann most popular? ▼
Mann was most popular in the 1920s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Mann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mann since 1909 -- 110 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Mann? ▼
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 Mann's data
- Mann's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (38 total births) through the 2010s (27) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Mann
Nearby Names Like Mann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mann
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 Mann side by side: Mann vs Manuel Mann vs Manny Mann vs Manley
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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, 1909–2018 (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. "Mann: Baby Name Since 1909 - 132 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mann. 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 Mann 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.