Manard
French name possibly derived from the Old French words "manant", meaning peasant, or "manoir", meaning manor house.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Manard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Manard today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manard births was 1933 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manard. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Manard is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Manards were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Manard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1933
7 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1956 SSA rank
#3,787
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Manard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manard from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Manard remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manard by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Manard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Manard
The name Manard has its origins in the Old French language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages in regions that are now part of modern-day France. The name is believed to be derived from the Germanic elements "man" and "hard," which together translate to "brave man" or "strong man."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manard can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," where a minor character bears this name. This suggests that the name was already in use among the French nobility and literary circles during the medieval period.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Manard de Saint-Veran was a prominent French nobleman and military commander who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX. His exploits and valor in battle may have contributed to the name's association with strength and bravery.
During the Renaissance era, a French poet and playwright named Manard Crespin (1540-1594) gained recognition for his works, including "Les Tragédies" and "Les Comédies." His literary contributions helped keep the name alive in French culture during this period.
In the 17th century, Manard de Laubardemont (1590-1660) was a French lawyer and judge who played a prominent role in the trials and persecutions of alleged witches during the infamous Affair of the Poisons in France. His involvement in these controversial events made him a notable historical figure associated with the name.
Another significant bearer of the name was Manard Aubert de Vincelles (1642-1712), a French military officer and diplomat who served as the governor of Pondicherry, a French colony in India, during the late 17th century. His tenure as governor marked an important period in the history of French colonial expansion in the Indian subcontinent.
While the name Manard has ancient roots and a rich history, its usage has become relatively rare in modern times, especially outside of France. However, its enduring legacy can be traced through these historical figures and its connection to the ideals of strength, bravery, and cultural significance in French heritage.
People
Manard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Manard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manard going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Manard a common name?
We classify Manard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manard most popular?
The single biggest year for Manard was 1933, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manard is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Manard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manard in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Manard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manard in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Manard can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Manard?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Manard on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.