Total births
39
Boys' name · since 1916
Manton
Manton has 39 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 39
- total births
- 1916–1980
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Manton sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 39 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Manton has been recorded 39 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1980.
- 39 total births
- 1916–1980 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
39 boys have been named Manton since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1980.
- 39
- total births
- 1916–1980
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Manton was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
8 babies were named Manton in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Manton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Manton's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Manton at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Manton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1980
- Peak year (1917)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Manton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Manton's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Manton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 14 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manton? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 39 babies named Manton. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 8 births.
When was Manton most popular? ▼
Manton was most popular in the 1910s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
How long has the name Manton been used? ▼
Records for Manton go back to 1916, giving 65 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Manton? ▼
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 Manton's data
- Manton's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Manton
Nearby Names Like Manton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manton
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 Manton side by side: Manton vs Manuel Manton vs Manny Manton vs Manley
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–1980 (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. "Manton: Baby Name Since 1916 - 39 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manton. 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 Manton 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 July 2026.