Total births
306
Boys' name · since 1979
Manoah
Manoah has 306 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4483
- among boys today
- 306
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Manoah currently ranks #4483 among boys' names in America, with 306 babies recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Manoah has been recorded 306 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #4483 nationally and more common than 69% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #4483 among boys today
- 306 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Manoah is currently the #4483 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 306 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4483
- among boys today
- 306
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Manoah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4483
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Manoah was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
25 babies were named Manoah in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Manoah compares
306 46th percentile among 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
Manoah's all-time total is 17% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Manoah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 306 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Manoah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Manoah's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Manoah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,483
Active since
1979
Manoah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Manoah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Manoah's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Manoah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s
2010s
121 births
- 2020s
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 121 births (40% of all-time use).
Manoah by state
Where Manoah concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Washington | | 5 | 1.6% |
California share of Manoah's total US births 2.0%
Even split
6 of 306 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manoah? ▼
Manoah has been given to 306 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4483 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Manoah most popular? ▼
Manoah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Manoah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manoah are California (6 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Manoah been used? ▼
Records for Manoah go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Manoah? ▼
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 Manoah's data
- Manoah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (121 total births) through the 2020s (117) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Manoahs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Manoah
Nearby Names Like Manoah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manoah
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 Manoah side by side: Manoah vs Manuel Manoah vs Manny Manoah vs Manley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Manoah
Elchonon #4482
367 births · Peak 2024
Akshay #4484
1,808 births · Peak 2008
Suliman #4481
286 births · Peak 2024
Tayler #4485
2,587 births · Peak 1994
Waylin #4480
398 births · Peak 2023
Rakim #4486
1,322 births · Peak 1992
Ikaika #4479
1,075 births · Peak 1983
Ethaniel #4487
1,006 births · Peak 2009
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, 1979–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Manoah: #4483 Boys' Name - 306 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manoah. 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 Manoah 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.