Manfred: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Manfred

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1958

37 babies

All-time total

1,455

#4,037 all-time among boys

First recorded

1904

in Social Security records

Manfred popularity over time

1,455 babies have been named Manfred since 1904, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	5	1	–	#1,330
1910s	102	10	+1940%	#1,639
1920s	166	17	+63%	#1,364
1930s	238	24	+43%	#1,157
1940s	115	12	-52%	#1,551
1950s	200	20	+74%	#1,273
1960s	275	28	+38%	#1,303
1970s	125	13	-55%	#2,364
1980s	75	8	-40%	#3,746
1990s	74	7	-1%	#5,000
2000s	32	3	-57%	#6,858
2010s	30	3	-6%	#10,341
2020s (to 2025)	18	3	0%	#10,202

The story of Manfred

Manfred is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1904, 1,455 American babies have been named Manfred. Its peak came in 1958, when 37 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

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 Manfred stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Manfred?

The median living Manfred is about 59 years old; half are between 43 and 68. An estimated 800 people named Manfred are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Manfred year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	6	#11,771
2021	5	#13,364
2020	7	#10,202
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	5	#13,540
2016	7	#10,341
2015	–	–
2014	5	#13,320
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	6	#11,751
2010	7	#10,354
2009	–	–
2008	–	–
2007	–	–
2006	–	–
2005	6	#10,983
2004	–	–
2003	5	#12,063
2002	10	#6,858
2001	5	#11,671
2000	6	#9,860
1995	12	#5,000
1990	9	#5,648
1985	6	#6,237
1980	8	#4,783
1975	14	#2,848
1970	16	#2,364
1965	33	#1,351
1960	24	#1,675
1955	24	#1,594
1950	7	#3,218
1945	9	#2,512
1940	20	#1,551
1935	29	#1,267
1930	22	#1,586
1925	12	#2,537
1920	9	#3,117
1915	16	#1,849
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Manfred

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Manfred von Richthofen German World War I flying ace (1892–1918) 19th century
2 Manfred Rommel German politician (1928–2013) Contemporary
3 Manfred Weber German politician (born 1972) Contemporary
4 Manfred, King of Sicily King of Sicily from 1258 to 1266 1232–1266 · Medieval
5 Manfred Kaltz German footballer and manager (born 1953) Contemporary
6 Manfred Eicher German record producer (born 1943) Contemporary
7 Manfred Winkelhock German racing driver (1951–1985) Contemporary
8 Manfred von Ardenne German researcher and applied physicist (1907–1997) Contemporary
9 Manfred Wörner German politician and diplomat (1934–1994) Contemporary
10 Manfred Burgsmüller German footballer (1949–2019) Contemporary
11 Manfred Gerlach German jurist and politician (1928–2011) Contemporary
12 Manfred Eigen German biophysical chemist (1927–2019) Contemporary
13 Manfred Manglitz German footballer (1940–2026) Contemporary
14 Manfred Stolpe German politician (1936–2019) Contemporary
15 Manfred Schnelldorfer German figure skater b. 1943 · Contemporary
16 Manfred Binz German footballer b. 1965 · Contemporary
17 Manfred Mölgg Italian alpine skier b. 1982 · Contemporary
18 Manfred Kokot East German sprinter (born 1948) Contemporary
19 Manfred Pranger Austrian alpine skier (born 1978) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Manfred, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Manfred?

The median living Manfred is about 59 years old. Half of all living Manfreds are between 43 and 68 years old.

How many people named Manfred are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Manfred are alive in the United States, based on 1,455 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Manfred mean?

A male given name from German.

How popular is the name Manfred in 2025?

Manfred did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Manfred?

1,455 babies have been named Manfred in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Manfred most popular?

Manfred peaked in 1958, when 37 newborns received the name.

Is Manfred a boy or girl name?

Manfred is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Manfred rising or falling?

Manfred is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Manfred?

Well-known people named Manfred include Manfred von Richthofen (military personnel), Manfred Rommel (politician), Manfred Weber (politician).

Names like Manfred

Names that sound and feel close to Manfred: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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