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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Manfred — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Manessa|Mang
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Manfred

MAN-fred · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11764 in 2022

Peak: #10198 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11764 in 2022

Peak: #10198 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #11764 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicStrong2-syllableOld High German RootVintageMale-skewingPeace-themed
Character
steadfast couragenoble characterstrong willquiet confidencedisciplined strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Manfreds

innovativeversatilevisionarydedicatedtalented
STRONG
High confidence

Manfred is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Manfred at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'man' (man) and 'fred' (peace). Means 'man of peace' or 'peaceful man.'
Language root:Old High German · Germanic
Peak rank:#10198 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Manfred von Richthofen
German WWI pilot (Red Baron)
Manfred Mann
South African musician and bandleader
Similar Sound
MansonManningMandelMarlonMaynard
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Manfred
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Manfred · Overview
Summary

Manfred is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Manfred carries a serious, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
manfred.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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