Manuel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Manuel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Manuel?
Manuel is spelled M-A-N-U-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Manuel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning “God is with us.”
- Origin
- Manuel is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Immanuel and has been used in various languages including Spanish and Portuguese.
- Pronunciation
- man-WEL · 2 syllables
Manuel Popularity in 2025
Rank#371
Recorded Births860
- Boys usage fell 20 places to #371 and recorded 98 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Manuel Mean?
Derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning “God is with us.”
Origin: Manuel is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Immanuel and has been used in various languages including Spanish and Portuguese.
How Do You Pronounce Manuel?
Pronunciationman-WEL
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Manuel?
- History
- The name Manuel has been historically used in Iberian cultures and appears in religious and royal contexts.
Manuel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 860 | #371 |
| 2024 | Boys | 958 | #351 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,009 | #332 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,065 | #316 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,036 | #321 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,018 | #323 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,147 | #298 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,219 | #289 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,327 | #274 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,301 | #280 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,297 | #283 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,382 | #265 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,472 | #246 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,464 | #249 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,559 | #231 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,701 | #210 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,954 | #195 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,143 | #187 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,413 | #169 |
| 2006 | Girls | 8 | #12,420 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,546 | #165 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,665 | #153 |
| 2004 | Boys | 2,410 | #168 |
When Was Manuel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Boys
2,665 recorded births
National rank #153
1992 · Boys
2,586 recorded births
National rank #130
2006 · Boys
2,546 recorded births
National rank #165
1991 · Boys
2,498 recorded births
National rank #131
Where Manuel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #167 | 53 |
| NE | #196 | 13 |
| CA | #197 | 187 |
| NM | #213 | 9 |
| TX | #217 | 179 |
| CO | #272 | 24 |
| ID | #302 | 8 |
| FL | #323 | 60 |