Manuell
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "God is with us".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Manuell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Manuell today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manuell births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manuell. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Manuell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,459
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Manuell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Manuell 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 Manuell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Manuell
The given name Manuell is derived from the Latin name Manuelus, which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Emanuel, meaning "God is with us." The name can be traced back to Biblical times, with its earliest recorded use found in the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament.
Manuell was a popular name during the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, where it was often associated with royalty and nobility. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Manuel I Komnenos, a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 1143 to 1180 CE. He is remembered for his military campaigns against the Seljuk Turks and his efforts to strengthen the Byzantine Empire.
In the 13th century, the name gained popularity in Spain, where it was often spelled as Manuel. One notable figure from this period was Manuel I of Portugal, who ruled as King of Portugal from 1495 to 1521. He is credited with establishing Portugal's maritime empire and sponsoring the voyages of famous explorers like Vasco da Gama.
The name also had a presence in Renaissance Italy, where it was sometimes spelled as Emmanuele or Manuelle. One of the most renowned figures with this name was Emmanuele Filiberto di Savoia, also known as Emanuel Philibert of Savoy (1528-1580), who was a skilled military commander and the Duke of Savoy.
In the 19th century, the name Manuell saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Germany and Austria. One notable bearer of the name was Manuell Neuer, a German football goalkeeper who was born in 1986 and has represented Germany in multiple World Cup tournaments.
Throughout history, the name Manuell has been associated with various professions, including artists, writers, and musicians. One example is Manuell de Falla (1876-1946), a renowned Spanish composer and one of the most influential figures in the revival of Spanish music in the early 20th century.
People
Manuell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manuell 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
Manuell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manuell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manuell 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Manuell a common name?
We classify Manuell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manuell most popular?
The single biggest year for Manuell was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manuell is about 46 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 Manuell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manuell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manuell 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 Manuell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manuell 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 Manuell 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 share the name Manuell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.