Manuel
Manuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Manuel is a traditional masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from Immanuel. It passed into Latin and became widely popular in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. In the United States, it has been a consistently well-used classic name throughout the recorded SSA era.
Popularity in the United States
191,584 babies in the United States have been named Manuel since 1880. It ranks #191 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #333.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.9 %)
- TX (24.8 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- AZ (5.9 %)
- NM (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 802 |
| 1890-1900 | 952 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,751 |
| 1910-1920 | 8,370 |
| 1920-1930 | 15,664 |
| 1930-1940 | 12,330 |
| 1940-1950 | 14,186 |
| 1950-1960 | 16,376 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,036 |
| 1970-1980 | 17,697 |
| 1980-1990 | 19,985 |
| 1990-2000 | 24,176 |
| 2000-2010 | 23,444 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,869 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,946 |
Famous people named Manuel
- Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda: Composer, Playwright
- Manuel Neuer: Athlete, Footballer
- Manuel Puig: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Manny, Manolo, Manu
Fun facts
- Manuel was borne by several emperors of the Byzantine Empire and kings of Portugal.
- Manuel has ranked among the top 500 male names in the United States every year since 1880.