Total births
322
Boys' name · since 1970
Mansa
Mansa has 322 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4755
- among boys today
- 322
- born since 1970
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mansa is the #4755 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 322 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mansa has been recorded 322 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #4755 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #4755 among boys today
- 322 born since 1970
- 2020s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mansa is currently the #4755 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 322 born since 1970, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4755
- among boys today
- 322
- born since 1970
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Mansa vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4755
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Mansa was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
34 babies were named Mansa in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Mansa compares
322 47th 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
Mansa's all-time total is 12% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mansa | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 322 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mansa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mansa's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mansa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,755
Active since
1970
Mansa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Mansa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Mansa's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Mansa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
121 births
- 2020s
2020s
170 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 170 births (53% of all-time use).
Mansa by state
Where Mansa concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 1.9% |
California share of Mansa's total US births 2.2%
Even split
7 of 322 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mansa? ▼
Mansa has been given to 322 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4755 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Mansa most popular? ▼
Mansa was most popular in the 2020s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Mansa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mansa are California (7 births), Georgia (6 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Mansa been used? ▼
Mansa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mansa? ▼
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 Mansa's data
- California records the most Mansas (7 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 Mansa
Nearby Names Like Mansa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mansa
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 Mansa side by side: Mansa vs Manuel Mansa vs Manny Mansa vs Manley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mansa
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Mansa: #4755 Boys' Name - 322 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mansa. 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 Mansa 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.