Total births
1,458
Boys' name · since 1896
Menno
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 1,458 babies named Menno, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3458
- among boys today
- 1,458
- born since 1896
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Menno currently ranks #3458 among boys' names in America, with 1,458 babies recorded since 1896.
Social Security Administration records show Menno recorded 1,458 times among boys since 1896, holding rank #3458 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2025.
- #3458 among boys today
- 1,458 born since 1896
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Menno is currently the #3458 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 1,458 born since 1896, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3458
- among boys today
- 1,458
- born since 1896
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Menno vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3458
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Menno was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
33 babies were named Menno in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Menno compares
1,458 Top 25% higher than 75% of 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
Menno's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Menno | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,458 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Menno's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Menno splits its recorded history at 1969: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1896 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Menno at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,458
Active since
1896
Menno popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Menno by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Menno's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Menno births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
112 births
- 1920s
1920s
126 births
- 1930s 61
1930s
61 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 64
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
82 births
- 1970s
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
142 births
- 1990s
1990s
152 births
- 2000s
2000s
201 births
- 2010s
2010s
193 births
- 2020s
2020s
176 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 201 births (14% of all-time use).
How Menno compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Menno's total volume
Menno vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Menno by state
Where Menno concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 101 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 93 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 54 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 46 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Kansas | | 10 | 0.7% |
Pennsylvania share of Menno's total US births 6.9%
Even split
101 of 1,458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Menno? ▼
Menno has been given to 1,458 babies in the U.S. since 1896, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3458 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Menno most popular? ▼
Menno was most popular in the 2000s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Menno most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Menno are Pennsylvania (101 births), Indiana (93 births), Missouri (54 births).
How long has the name Menno been used? ▼
Menno has been recorded in Social Security data since 1896, spanning 130 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Menno? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Menachem, Mendel, Mendy, Meng, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Menno's data
- Menno's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (201 total births) through the 2020s (176) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Mennos (101 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Menno
Nearby Names Like Menno
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Menno
Menachem Boy
#1039 7,063 births
Mendel Boy
#1545 2,942 births
Mendy Boy
#2321 899 births
Meng Boy
555 births
Menashe Boy
#4771 438 births
Compare Menno side by side: Menno vs Menachem Menno vs Mendel Menno vs Mendy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Menno
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, 1896–2025 (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. "Menno: #3458 Boys' Name - 1,458 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/menno. 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 Menno 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.