Manvik
A Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "pure soul".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Manvik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Manvik today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manvik births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manvik. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Manvik with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,636
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Manvik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manvik from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 73 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manvik 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 Manvik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Manviks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Manvik
The name Manvik has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and used for religious and scholarly purposes.
Manvik is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "manav," which means "human" or "man," and "vik," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." Thus, the name Manvik can be interpreted as "one who conquers or overcomes the human condition" or "conqueror of humanity."
While the name itself does not appear to have any direct references in ancient Hindu scriptures or historical texts, its roots in Sanskrit suggest that it may have been used in ancient Indian societies, particularly among scholarly or spiritual circles.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Manvik can be found in the writings of the 12th-century Indian philosopher and scholar, Acharya Manvik. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy, and his teachings on the nature of consciousness and the self.
Another notable figure with the name Manvik was Manvik Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior and ruler of the Rathore clan in Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, as well as his patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 18th century, Manvik Rao was a prominent figure in the Maratha Empire, serving as a prominent military commander and advisor to Peshwa Baji Rao I. His strategic skills and leadership were instrumental in several key battles and campaigns during that period.
In the realm of literature, Manvik Devi was a respected 19th-century Hindi poet and writer from Uttar Pradesh, India. Her works were celebrated for their introspective and spiritual themes, as well as their contributions to the development of modern Hindi literature.
Lastly, Manvik Gupta was a renowned 20th-century Indian mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of number theory and was recognized for his dedication to teaching and inspiring young minds.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Manvik throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Manvik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manvik 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
Manvik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manvik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manvik 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Manvik a common name?
We classify Manvik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manvik most popular?
The single biggest year for Manvik was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manvik is about 7 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 Manvik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manvik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manvik 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 Manvik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manvik 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 Manvik 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 common is the name Manvik?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.