boy's name
Manly
MAN-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 521
Manly is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 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 1922, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Manly Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Manly?
In 2000, Manly was given to 5 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.
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 Manly
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Manly Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Manly over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Manly
- English MAN-lee
Sibling Names for Manly
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Manly — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Manly
How popular is the name Manly?
In 2000, Manly was given to 5 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 Manly a girl's or a boy's name?
Manly is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Manly?
Manly has 2 syllables.
When was Manly most popular?
Manly peaked in 1922, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.