Total births
1,840
Boys' name · since 1881
Manning
1,840 babies named Manning in U.S. Social Security records since 1881, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4711
- among boys today
- 1,840
- born since 1881
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Manning is the #4711 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,840 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Manning recorded 1,840 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #4711 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #4711 among boys today
- 1,840 born since 1881
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Manning is currently the #4711 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 1,840 born since 1881, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4711
- among boys today
- 1,840
- born since 1881
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Manning vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4711
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Manning was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
44 babies were named Manning in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Manning compares
1,840 Top 22% higher than 78% of 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
Manning's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Manning | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,840 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Manning's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Manning's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Manning at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#4,711
Active since
1881
Manning popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Manning popularity over time - girls
44 total births recorded since 2000 (Manning as girls' name)
Manning by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Manning's strongest decade.
310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Manning births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 39
1880s
39 births
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
200 births
- 1920s
1920s
207 births
- 1930s
1930s
153 births
- 1940s
1940s
143 births
- 1950s 112
1950s
112 births
- 1960s 91
1960s
91 births
- 1970s 68
1970s
68 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 79
1990s
79 births
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
310 births
- 2020s 120
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 310 births (17% of all-time use).
How Manning 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 Manning's total volume
Manning vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Manning by state
Where Manning concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 187 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 37 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
South Carolina share of Manning's total US births 10.2%
Even split
187 of 1,840 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manning? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 1,840 babies named Manning. Today it holds rank #4711 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 44 births.
When was Manning most popular? ▼
Manning was most popular in the 2010s decade with 310 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Manning most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manning are South Carolina (187 births), Texas (37 births), Louisiana (12 births).
How long has the name Manning been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Manning since 1881 -- 145 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Manning? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Manuel, Manny, Manley, Manolo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Manning's data
- Manning's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (310 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Mannings (187 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South 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 Manning
Nearby Names Like Manning
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manning
Manuel Boy
#351 191,584 births
Manny Boy
#2679 4,087 births
Manley Boy
2,251 births
Manolo Boy
#1987 1,524 births
Manford Boy
1,479 births
Compare Manning side by side: Manning vs Manuel Manning vs Manny Manning vs Manley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Manning
Cleo #4710
11,527 births · Peak 1918
Alanzo #4712
494 births · Peak 2014
Stanton #4709
6,738 births · Peak 1954
Reynolds #4713
1,674 births · Peak 1923
Delmar #4708
14,242 births · Peak 1931
Gaetano #4714
3,861 births · Peak 1921
Shelton #4707
11,973 births · Peak 1972
Hadley #4715
2,096 births · Peak 2004
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, 1881–2025 (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. "Manning: #4711 Boys' Name - 1,840 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manning. 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 Manning 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.