Manton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,956 in 1917
0 babies were named Manton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryManton first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1917, when it reached #2,956.
About the name Manton
Manton is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Manton for boys from 1916 to 1980, in 7 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #2,956 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1980, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.8 | 261,438 boys |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Manton
What is the origin of the name Manton?
Manton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Manton a boy or girl name?
Manton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Manton?
Manton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1980. It peaked at #2,956 in 1917.