How old is someone named Manuel?
The average Manuel is 40 years old.
Half of all living Manuels are between 22 and 55.
When was Manuel popular?
Manuel is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2005 but no single era. You'll meet Manuels of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,751 | 0 |
| 1910s | 8,395 | 0 |
| 1920s | 15,788 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 12,451 | 1,500 |
| 1940s | 14,283 | 6,200 |
| 1950s | 16,474 | 11,000 |
| 1960s | 16,164 | 13,000 |
| 1970s | 17,905 | 16,000 |
| 1980s | 20,180 | 19,000 |
| 1990s | 24,308 | 23,000 |
| 2000s | 23,469 | 23,000 |
| 2010s | 13,869 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 5,951 | 5,900 |
How many Manuels are still alive?
About 130,000 Manuels are alive in the US today. That's 69% of the roughly 190,000 babies named Manuel since 1880.
Roughly half of all Manuels ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Manuel?
About one in four living Manuels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Manuel an old name?
Somewhat. Manuel is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Manuel will be 49 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Manuel a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Manuels are men.
Names the same age as Manuel
NAME TWIN
Manuel's name twin is Alfonso. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alfonso's age curve is the closest match to Manuel's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Manuel
How old is the average Manuel?
The average Manuel in the US is 40 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Manuel?
About 130,000 Manuels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 190,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Manuel most popular?
In 2005, when about 2,700 baby boys were named Manuel.
Is Manuel a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 26% of living Manuels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this