Manfred Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAN-fred //ˈmænfrɛd//

Origin: German; Old High German

Meaning: German: man of peace; Old High German: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Manfred has its roots in the Germanic elements "man" meaning "man" or "person" and "frid" meaning "peace" or "protection." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "man of peace" or "peaceful man." The name was introduced into the English language through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adapted from the Old High German forms. The transition into English was influenced by the Norman French variant, which helped to integrate many Germanic names into the English lexicon during this period.

Historically, the name Manfred gained prominence through various notable figures, particularly in medieval Europe. One significant bearer was Manfred of Sicily, who ruled as King of Sicily from 1258 until his death in 1266.

His reign was marked by political intrigue and conflict during the tumultuous period of the Sicilian Vespers. Additionally, the name appears in literature, most notably in Lord Byron's dramatic poem "Manfred," published in the early 19th century.

This work contributed to the romantic and melancholic associations of the name, portraying a character grappling with guilt and existential despair. Culturally, the name Manfred has been associated with themes of nobility and strength, often evoking a sense of chivalry and valor in historical contexts.

The name's resonance in literature and history has allowed it to maintain a certain gravitas, often linked to characters of depth and complexity. While diminutive forms such as "Manny" may arise in informal contexts, the name itself has retained its formal stature throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring legacy in European culture.

Famous people named Manfred

In this section, you will find notable people named Manfred. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Manfred who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Manfred who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Manfred Mann is a musician best known for the songs Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Blinded by the Light, and Pretty Flamingo.

Manfred von Richthofen is a military aviator best known for being a World War I flying ace, known as the Red Baron.

Manfred Kets de Vries is a psychologist and author best known for his work on leadership and organizational behavior.

Fictional characters named Manfred

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Manfred is a fictional character from the novel series Discworld by Terry Pratchett. He is a powerful and somewhat reluctant wizard who often finds himself embroiled in magical mishaps.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Manfred, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MatthiasMaximilianMariusMarlonMiloMarcus

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Manfred. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlfredWilfredGustavHermannRudolfFriedrichGerhardtSigmund

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Manfred was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Manfred has ranked as high as #3084 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, Michigan, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Manfred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Manfred is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Manfred was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Manfred.

Year Total Births Boy
2022 6 6
2021 5 5
2020 7 7
2017 5 5
2016 7 7
2014 5 5
2011 6 6
2010 7 7
2005 6 6
2003 5 5
2002 10 10
2001 5 5
2000 6 6
1999 7 7
1998 7 7
1997 7 7
1996 7 7
1995 12 12
1994 7 7
1993 8 8
1992 10 10
1990 9 9
1989 15 15
1988 8 8
1987 10 10
1986 11 11
1985 6 6
1983 6 6
1982 5 5
1981 6 6
1980 8 8
1979 13 13
1978 9 9
1977 11 11
1976 10 10
1975 14 14
1974 11 11
1973 10 10
1972 15 15
1971 16 16
1970 16 16
1969 18 18
1968 19 19
1967 23 23
1966 26 26
1965 33 33
1964 37 37
1963 30 30
1962 28 28
1961 37 37
1960 24 24
1959 22 22
1958 37 37
1957 14 14
1956 32 32
1955 24 24
1954 19 19
1953 20 20
1952 14 14
1951 11 11
1950 7 7
1949 8 8
1948 9 9
1947 19 19
1946 8 8
1945 9 9
1944 10 10
1943 13 13
1942 8 8
1941 11 11
1940 20 20
1939 27 27
1938 26 26
1937 31 31
1936 33 33
1935 29 29
1934 20 20
1933 22 22
1932 8 8
1931 20 20
1930 22 22
1929 28 28
1928 27 27
1927 16 16
1926 15 15
1925 12 12
1924 16 16
1923 11 11
1922 22 22
1921 10 10
1920 9 9
1919 16 16
1918 15 15
1917 12 12
1916 10 10
1915 16 16
1914 9 9
1913 12 12
1912 7 7
1911 5 5
1904 5 5

Top States for Manfred (1969)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
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