How old is someone named Menachem?
The average Menachem is 21 years old.
Half of all living Menachems are between 9 and 30.
When was Menachem popular?
Most of the Menachems in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 98 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 316 | 290 |
| 1980s | 575 | 540 |
| 1990s | 1,195 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 1,715 | 1,700 |
| 2010s | 1,880 | 1,900 |
| 2020s | 1,223 | 1,200 |
How many Menachems are still alive?
About 6,900 Menachems are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 7,100 babies named Menachem since 1948.
Nearly every Menachem ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Menachem?
About two in five living Menachems are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 19%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 37%
Is Menachem an old name?
Not really. Menachem is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Menachem will be 32 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Menachem a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Menachems are men.
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Questions about the name Menachem
How old is the average Menachem?
The average Menachem in the US is 21 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Menachem?
About 6,900 Menachems are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,100 babies given the name since 1948.
When was the name Menachem most popular?
In 2024, when about 210 baby boys were named Menachem.
Is Menachem a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 38% of living Menachems, 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