Manzell
A masculine name derived from the Old German elements "man" meaning person and "sal" meaning hall or room.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Manzell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Manzell today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manzell births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manzell. 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 Manzell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,094
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Manzell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Manzell 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 Manzell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Manzell
The name Manzell has its roots in the ancient Germanic language, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word "mant," meaning "brave" or "courageous," and the suffix "-zell," which denotes a diminutive or affectionate form. This combination suggests that the name originally carried the meaning of "little brave one" or "little courageous one."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Manzell date back to the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Germanic tribes settled, such as parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. During this period, the name was often associated with warriors and soldiers, reflecting the warrior culture of the time.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Manzell was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century AD. While little is known about his specific deeds, historical records indicate that he held a prominent position within the Carolingian court.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Manzell von Staufen emerged as a influential knight and military commander during the Crusades. His bravery and leadership skills were celebrated in various chronicles and historical accounts of the time.
Another prominent individual with the name Manzell was a German poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Known as Manzell von Wittenberg, he was renowned for his contributions to the literary and academic circles of the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, a Dutch artist and engraver named Manzell van Huysum gained recognition for his intricate and detailed still-life paintings, which captured the beauty of flowers and nature with remarkable realism.
In the 19th century, a French military officer named Manzell Durand distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars, rising through the ranks and earning numerous honors for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the name Manzell throughout various cultures and time periods, often associated with qualities such as courage, bravery, and accomplishment.
People
Manzell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manzell 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
Manzell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manzell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manzell 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 Manzell a common name?
We classify Manzell 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 Manzell most popular?
The single biggest year for Manzell was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manzell is about 34 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 Manzell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manzell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manzell 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 Manzell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manzell 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 Manzell 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 are called Manzell?
Find out how many people share the name Manzell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.