Manasseh
From Hebrew מְנַשֶּׁה (M'nashé) through Latin Manasses.
Every Manasseh since 1974 — 582 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manasseh
Manasseh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,636 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 582 American babies have been named Manasseh. Its peak came in 2024, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Manasseh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manasseh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 22 | #4,636 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,754 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,555 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,149 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,970 |
| 2019 | — | — | 20 | #4,906 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,557 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,415 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,057 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,974 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,826 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,338 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,582 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,680 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,186 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,658 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,623 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,930 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,922 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,960 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,940 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,943 | 14 | #5,309 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,713 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,756 |
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Famous people named Manasseh
- Manasseh of Judah Politician · -800–-642
- Manasseh Politician · b. -709
- Manasseh Sogavare Politician · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manasseh mean?
From Hebrew מְנַשֶּׁה (M'nashé) through Latin Manasses.
How popular is the name Manasseh in 2025?
Manasseh ranked #4,636 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manasseh?
582 babies have been named Manasseh in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manasseh most popular?
Manasseh peaked in 2024, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Manasseh a boy or girl name?
Manasseh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manasseh rising or falling?
Manasseh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Manasseh?
Well-known people named Manasseh include Manasseh of Judah (politician), Manasseh (politician), Manasseh Sogavare (politician).