Total births
642
Girls' name · since 1916
Manuella
Manuella has 642 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6197
- among girls today
- 642
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Manuella currently ranks #6197 among girls' names in America, with 642 babies recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Manuella has been recorded 642 times among girls since 1916, currently ranked #6197 nationally and more common than 65% of girls, 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 1916 to 2025.
- #6197 among girls today
- 642 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Manuella is currently the #6197 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 642 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6197
- among girls today
- 642
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Manuella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6197
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Manuella was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
23 babies were named Manuella in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Manuella compares
642 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Manuella's all-time total is 68% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Manuella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 642 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 48 | 19,840 |
Manuella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Manuella's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Manuella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#6,197
Active since
1916
Manuella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Manuella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Manuella's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Manuella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 27
1910s
27 births
- 1920s
1920s
69 births
- 1930s 60
1930s
60 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
89 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 157 births (24% of all-time use).
How Manuella 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 Manuella's total volume
Manuella vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Manuella by state
Where Manuella concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 28 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 19 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Florida share of Manuella's total US births 4.4%
Even split
28 of 642 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manuella? ▼
642 babies have been named Manuella since 1916. It currently ranks #6197 among girls. The peak year was 2019 with 23 births.
When was Manuella most popular? ▼
Manuella was most popular in the 2010s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Manuella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Manuella are Florida (28 births), Massachusetts (19 births), Louisiana (12 births).
How long has the name Manuella been used? ▼
Manuella has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Manuella? ▼
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 Manuella's data
- Manuella's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (157 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Manuellas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Manuella
Nearby Names Like Manuella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manuella
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 Manuella side by side: Manuella vs Mandy Manuella vs Manuela Manuella vs Mandi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Manuella
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881 births · Peak 2015
Maribeth #6198
6,098 births · Peak 1957
Jaquelin #6195
3,851 births · Peak 2000
Basil #6199
366 births · Peak 2021
Marlyn #6194
6,806 births · Peak 1936
Lanna #6200
2,117 births · Peak 2014
Elspeth #6193
919 births · Peak 1984
Matea #6201
851 births · Peak 2006
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Manuella: #6197 Girls' Name - 642 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manuella. 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 Manuella 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.