boy's name
Manus
MAN-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 482
Manus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1972, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Manus Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Manus?
In 2023, Manus was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #951 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Manus Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Manus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Manus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Manus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Manus
- English MAN-us
Sibling Names for Manus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Manus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Manus
How popular is the name Manus?
In 2023, Manus was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #951 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Manus a girl's or a boy's name?
Manus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Manus?
Manus has 2 syllables.
When was Manus most popular?
Manus peaked in 1972, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.