Manual
Manual is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Manual is a male given name derived from the Spanish name Manuel, which ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Immanuel. It has historically seen light usage in the United States, often recorded as a variant spelling of Manuel. Recent U.S. birth records show it is currently extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,021 babies in the United States have been named Manual since 1880. It ranks #3662 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.3 %)
- TX (28.9 %)
- AL (15.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 111 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 111 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- In U.S. records, Manual frequently occurs as an alternate spelling of the traditional Spanish name Manuel.