Total births
989
Girls' name · since 1886
Manuelita
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 989 babies named Manuelita, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 989
- total births
- 1886–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
Manuelita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 989 have been recorded since 1886.
Manuelita has 989 recorded births among girls since 1886, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2005.
- 989 total births
- 1886–2005 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
989 girls have been named Manuelita since 1886, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2005.
- 989
- total births
- 1886–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Manuelita was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
26 babies were named Manuelita in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Manuelita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Manuelita splits its recorded history at 1939: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Manuelita at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Manuelita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2005
- Peak year (1922)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Manuelita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Manuelita's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Manuelita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 20
1880s
20 births
- 1890s
1890s
61 births
- 1900s
1900s
70 births
- 1910s
1910s
116 births
- 1920s
1920s
146 births
- 1930s
1930s
136 births
- 1940s
1940s
135 births
- 1950s
1950s
104 births
- 1960s
1960s
82 births
- 1970s
1970s
62 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 146 births (15% of all-time use).
How Manuelita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Manuelita's total volume
Manuelita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Manuelita by state
Where Manuelita concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 279 | 28.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 107 | 10.8% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
New Mexico share of Manuelita's total US births 28.2%
Even split
279 of 989 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manuelita? ▼
Since 1886, Social Security records show 989 babies named Manuelita. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 26 births.
When was Manuelita most popular? ▼
Manuelita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Manuelita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manuelita are New Mexico (279 births), Texas (107 births), Arizona (5 births).
How long has the name Manuelita been used? ▼
Records for Manuelita go back to 1886, giving 120 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Manuelita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mandy, Manuela, Mandi, Manda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Manuelita's data
- Manuelita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Mexico records the most Manuelitas (279 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico 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 Manuelita
Nearby Names Like Manuelita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manuelita
Mandy Girl
#4114 42,465 births
Manuela Girl
#2084 11,033 births
Mandi Girl
#12365 10,025 births
Manda Girl
3,294 births
Mandie Girl
2,733 births
Compare Manuelita side by side: Manuelita vs Mandy Manuelita vs Manuela Manuelita vs Mandi
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1886–2005 (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. "Manuelita: Baby Name Since 1886 - 989 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manuelita. 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 Manuelita 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.