Manu
3 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Manu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
706 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2006 with 27 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
579 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2001 with 30 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Pas-de-Calais, Nord, Finistère, Gard
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
82 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2007 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
82 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Manu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3686 | — |
| 2007 | #4011 | ↓325 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↓3176 |
| 2009 | #5102 | ↑2085 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↓376 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↓1531 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↑1527 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↑1019 |
| 2014 | #6632 | ↓2169 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↑1343 |
| 2016 | #4776 | ↑513 |
| 2017 | #5297 | ↓521 |
| 2018 | #5770 | ↓473 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↓43 |
| 2020 | #4855 | ↑958 |
| 2021 | #4118 | ↑737 |
| 2022 | #5019 | ↓901 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↑133 |
| 2024 | #5241 | ↓355 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↑845 |
Frequently asked questions about Manu
Is Manu a popular name?
Yes — Manu currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Manu more common for boys or girls?
Manu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Manu most popular?
Manu peaked in 2006 in United States, with 27 recorded births that year.
Is Manu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Manu’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4441 in 1972 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Manu?
At least 1,367 babies have been recorded with the name Manu across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Manu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Manu appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Manu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Manu include Lukasz, Lynden, Marques, Mica.
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