Manuel
Manuel first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2005, when 2,665 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 860.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Manuel popular?
Declining Manuel is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 5,946 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,869 | |
| 2000s | 23,444 | |
| 1990s | 24,176 | |
| 1980s | 19,985 | |
| 1970s | 17,697 | |
| 1960s | 16,036 | |
| 1950s | 16,376 | |
| 1940s | 14,186 | |
| 1930s | 12,330 | |
| 1920s | 15,664 | |
| 1910s | 8,370 | |
| 1900s | 1,751 | |
| 1890s | 952 | |
| 1880s | 802 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Manuel mean?
Manuel is a form of Emmanuel, “God is with us.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manuel mean?
Manuel means God is with us. Manuel is a form of Emmanuel, “God is with us.”
What is the origin of the name Manuel?
Manuel is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Manuel?
Manuel is pronounced “mahn-WEL.”
Is Manuel a boy or a girl name?
Manuel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Manuel a popular name right now?
Manuel is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Manuel?
In 2025, Manuel ranked #371 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Manuel most popular?
Manuel was most popular in 2005, when about 2,665 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Manuel?
Names similar to Manuel include Javier, Nicolás, Emiliano, Raul, Maximiliano.
What names go well with Manuel?
Spanish names that pair well with Manuel include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.