Mansfield Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MANS-field //ˈmæns.fɪld//
Origin: English
Meaning: field by the mansion
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mansfield has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "mann" meaning "man" and "feld" meaning "field" or "open land." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "man’s field" or "man’s open land." The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a field associated with a man or a settlement named Mansfield. The transition into English occurred as the Old English language evolved into Middle English, with surnames becoming more common during the medieval period, particularly from the 12th century onward.
Historically, the name Mansfield is associated with various notable figures and places. One of the earliest references can be traced back to the 11th century, with the establishment of the village of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, England.
The area was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented the Norman conquest and the subsequent landholdings in England. The name has also been borne by several prominent individuals, including Mansfield Park, a novel by Jane Austen published in 1814, which further embedded the name in literary history.
Culturally, the name Mansfield carries connotations of strength and stability, reflecting the agricultural roots of its meaning. It has been used in various contexts, including as a surname for notable figures in British history, such as William Mansfield, 1st Baron Sandhurst, a prominent military figure in the 19th century.
The name's association with land and community has contributed to its endurance over the centuries, symbolizing a connection to heritage and place. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Mansfield itself has maintained a consistent form throughout its history, embodying a sense of identity linked to the English landscape.
Famous people named Mansfield
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Mansfield Smith-Cumming was a British naval officer best known for being the first Director of Naval Intelligence.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mansfield was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Mansfield has ranked as high as #3134 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Mansfield has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 |
| 1957 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
| 1951 | 14 | 14 |
| 1950 | 9 | 9 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1947 | 9 | 9 |
| 1946 | 7 | 7 |
| 1945 | 12 | 12 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 | 8 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 |
| 1939 | 8 | 8 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1934 | 9 | 9 |
| 1933 | 10 | 10 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 |
| 1931 | 14 | 14 |
| 1930 | 13 | 13 |
| 1929 | 14 | 14 |
| 1928 | 15 | 15 |
| 1927 | 11 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 | 11 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 15 | 15 |
| 1923 | 16 | 16 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 10 | 10 |
| 1920 | 17 | 17 |
| 1919 | 13 | 13 |
| 1918 | 17 | 17 |
| 1917 | 21 | 21 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 |
| 1915 | 14 | 14 |
| 1914 | 13 | 13 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 | 7 |
| 1909 | 10 | 10 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 |
| 1890 | 9 | 9 |
| 1884 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Mansfield (1917)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |