Manny Boy

Popularity: #876 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAN-ee / /ˈmæn.i/

Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

Spanish: 'man'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Manny is often considered a diminutive of Emmanuel, which has biblical roots. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is commonly used as a standalone name. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States, where it reflects a blend of cultural influences.

Trend Summary

Manny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Manuel

International Variants

  • Emmanuel (French)
  • Manuel (Spanish)
  • Manny (English)

Famous people named Manny

Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer and politician known for his achievements in the sport.

Manny Ramirez is a former Major League Baseball player celebrated for his hitting prowess.

Manny Machado is a professional baseball player recognized for his skills as a third baseman.

Manny Santos is a character from the television series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.

Fictional characters named Manny

Manny is a character in the 'Ice Age' film series, known for being a woolly mammoth.

Manny Heffley is a character in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, known for being the younger brother of the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Manny was first seen in the United States in 1900. Manny has ranked as high as #1265 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York, California, Arizona, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Manny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Manny (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 8
32%
CA 6
24%
TX 6
24%
IL 5
20%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19007
19057
19085
19095
19105
19116
191219
191311
191418
191517
191624
191722
191813
191917
192027
192116
192214
192311
192414
192514
192616
192711
192814
192915
193013
19318
19329
193316
193411
193515
193618
193711
193814
19399
19409
194116
194221
194316
194418
194517
194618
194727
194815
194925
195022
195113
195225
195318
195419
195522
195628
195744
195847
195937
196045
196152
196245
196349
196446
196533
196633
196729
196816
196936
197038
197130
197231
197336
197445
197536
197639
197736
197839
197939
198030
198142
198232
198339
198427
198541
198634
198750
198840
198944
199049
199147
199255
199346
199430
199538
199649
199746
199836
199951
200051
200152
200250
200349
200449
200557
200666
200773
200892
2009113
201096
201180
201269
201360
201464
201570
201649
201737
201854
201947
202047
202170
202263
202353
202448