How old is someone named Manuela?
The average Manuela is 44 years old.
Half of all living Manuelas are between 21 and 68. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Manuelas are much younger than 44.
When was Manuela popular?
Manuela is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1924 but no single era. You'll meet Manuelas of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 368 | 0 |
| 1910s | 999 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,912 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,157 | 230 |
| 1940s | 1,087 | 620 |
| 1950s | 813 | 630 |
| 1960s | 638 | 560 |
| 1970s | 655 | 620 |
| 1980s | 596 | 570 |
| 1990s | 681 | 670 |
| 2000s | 741 | 730 |
| 2010s | 697 | 690 |
| 2020s | 485 | 480 |
How many Manuelas are still alive?
About 5,800 Manuelas are alive in the US today. That's 53% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Manuela since 1880.
Roughly half of all Manuelas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Manuela?
About one in five living Manuelas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Manuela an old name?
Somewhat. Manuela is older than 71 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 Manuela will be 41 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Manuela a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Manuelas are women.
Names the same age as Manuela
NAME TWIN
Manuela's name twin is Ofelia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ofelia's age curve is the closest match to Manuela's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Manuela
How old is the average Manuela?
The average Manuela in the US is 44 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Manuela?
About 5,800 Manuelas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Manuela most popular?
In 1924, when about 200 baby girls were named Manuela.
Is Manuela a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 21% of living Manuelas, 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