Manny

Manny is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 48 boys in the United States.

Manny at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Manny

Manny belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Manny first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1053 in 1905, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 4,047 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Manny in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#1053 in 1905
Peak year
2009
Babies named Manny in 2024
48
Total since 1880
4,047

Manny in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1303 in 2011
Babies named Manny in 2025
12
Total since 1996
222

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manny mean?

The meaning of Manny is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Manny a boy or girl name?

Manny is a boy name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Manny?

Manny comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Manny?

Manny first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #1053 in 1905, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].