boy's name
Manfred
MAN-fred (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,155
Manfred is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1958, when 37 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Manfred Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 166 |
| 1930s | 238 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 200 |
| 1960s | 275 |
| 1970s | 125 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Manfred?
In 2022, Manfred was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Manfred Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Manfred
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Manfred Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Manfred over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Manfred
- English MAN-fred /ˈmænfrɛd/
Sibling Names for Manfred
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Manfred — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Manfred
How popular is the name Manfred?
In 2022, Manfred was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Manfred a girl's or a boy's name?
Manfred is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Manfred?
Manfred has 2 syllables.
When was Manfred most popular?
Manfred peaked in 1958, when 37 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.