Manzie
A feminine variant of the name "Manzanita", derived from the Spanish word for little apple tree.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Manzie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Manzie today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Manzie births was 1937 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Manzie. 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 Manzie is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Manzies were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Manzie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1937
5 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,337
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Manzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Manzie from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 5 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
Manzie 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 Manzie 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 Manzie
The name Manzie is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the 6th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "maniz," which means "brave" or "courageous." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who exhibited these qualities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Manzie can be found in the Frankish annals, where it appears as "Manzo" in reference to a Frankish warrior who fought alongside Clovis I in the late 5th century. This provides evidence that the name was in use among the Franks and other Germanic tribes during this period.
In the 9th century, a Benedictine monk named Manzie is mentioned in the chronicles of the Abbey of Fulda in modern-day Germany. He is noted for his contributions to the abbey's library and his work in preserving ancient manuscripts. This indicates that the name had also gained popularity among religious orders during the Middle Ages.
During the 12th century, a knight named Manzie de Montfort is recorded as having participated in the Second Crusade. He is mentioned in several accounts of the Crusades, suggesting that the name was also prevalent among the nobility of that era.
In the 15th century, a renowned Italian artist named Manzie di Siena was active in the city of Siena. He is best known for his frescoes adorning the walls of the Siena Cathedral, which are considered masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance.
Another notable figure with the name Manzie was a German composer and organist who lived in the 17th century. Manzie Eccard is credited with composing several works for the organ and contributing to the development of the North German organ tradition.
These examples from various time periods and regions demonstrate that the name Manzie has a rich history and was present across different cultures and social strata throughout the centuries. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name's association with bravery and courage has likely contributed to its enduring appeal.
People
Manzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Manzie 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
Manzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Manzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Manzie 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 Manzie a common name?
We classify Manzie 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Manzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Manzie was 1937, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Manzie 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 Manzie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Manzie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Manzie 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 Manzie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Manzie 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 Manzie 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 Manzie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.