Manning
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #653 in 1881
18 babies were named Manning in the US in 2025. It has dropped 167 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2000–2025
US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Manning you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Manning, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Manning would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryManning first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #653. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendManning has slipped 167 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlManning is given to both boys and girls: 75% of the 24 babies named Manning in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Manning
Manning is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ing”. US birth records list Manning for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 123 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #653 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies. Of the 24 US babies named Manning in 2025, 25% were girls and 75% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 girls |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,621,622 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 39 | 25,474 boys |
| 1890s | 14 | 73,421 boys |
| 1900s | 14 | 70,028 boys |
| 1910s | 30 | 33,591 boys |
| 1920s | 19 | 53,333 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 69,013 boys |
| 1940s | 9.8 | 102,354 boys |
| 1950s | 5.5 | 180,505 boys |
| 1960s | 4.7 | 213,220 boys |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 242,131 boys |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 390,625 boys |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 85,985 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 60,606 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,207 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Manning
What is the origin of the name Manning?
Manning has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Manning a boy or girl name?
Both. Manning is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 25% of US babies named Manning were girls.
How popular is the name Manning?
Manning ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#653).