Manolo
Manolo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Manolo originated as a Spanish affectionate diminutive of Manuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel. The name translates to 'God is with us.' While historically a short form, it is increasingly used as an independent given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,524 babies in the United States have been named Manolo since 1880. It ranks #3217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1465.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.4 %)
- TX (35 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- AZ (3.1 %)
- CO (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 218 |
| 2010-2019 | 522 |
| 2020-2029 | 470 |
Famous people named Manolo
- Manolo Blahnik: Fashion Designer
- Manolo Cardona: Actor
- Manolo Gonzalez Vergara: Actor, Director
Nicknames
Lolo, Manny
Fun facts
- Manolo developed as a traditional colloquial short form for Manuel in Spain and Latin America.
- The name gained global fame through Spanish shoe designer Manolo Blahnik.