Manny
Manny is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Manny originated as a diminutive of Manuel or Emmanuel, which derives from a Hebrew name meaning 'God is with us'. It has long been used as a friendly stand-alone given name or nickname in the United States. While moderately uncommon, it maintains steady usage across many generations.
Popularity in the United States
4,087 babies in the United States have been named Manny since 1880. It ranks #1965 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1608.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.3 %)
- CA (27.4 %)
- TX (12 %)
- AZ (7.2 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 152 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 124 |
| 1940-1950 | 182 |
| 1950-1960 | 275 |
| 1960-1970 | 384 |
| 1970-1980 | 370 |
| 1980-1990 | 380 |
| 1990-2000 | 447 |
| 2000-2010 | 652 |
| 2010-2019 | 626 |
| 2020-2029 | 319 |
Famous people named Manny
- Manny Pacquiao: Boxer, Politician
- Manny Ramirez: Baseball Player
- Manny Machado: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Manny began primarily as a pet name for Manuel or Emmanuel before becoming an independent given name.
- The name gained significant national visibility in the U.S. through prominent professional athletes such as Manny Pacquiao and Manny Ramirez.