Total births
125
Boys' name · since 1914
Manus
Manus has 125 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1929 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 125
- total births
- 1914–2006
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Manus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 125 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Manus recorded 125 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2006.
- 125 total births
- 1914–2006 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
125 boys have been named Manus since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2006.
- 125
- total births
- 1914–2006
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Manus was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
9 babies were named Manus in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Manus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Manus's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Manus at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Manus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2006
- Peak year (1929)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Manus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Manus's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Manus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
37 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 37 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Manus? ▼
125 babies have been named Manus since 1914. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1929 with 9 births.
When was Manus most popular? ▼
Manus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
How long has the name Manus been used? ▼
Manus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 93 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Manus? ▼
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 Manus's data
- Manus's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (37 total births) through the 2000s (14) -- 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 Manus
Nearby Names Like Manus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Manus
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 Manus side by side: Manus vs Manuel Manus vs Manny Manus vs Manley
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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, 1914–2006 (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. "Manus: Baby Name Since 1914 - 125 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/manus. 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 Manus 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.