Manoah
Every Manoah since 1979 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Manoah
Manoah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,209 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 306 American babies have been named Manoah. Its peak came in 2025, when 25 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 Manoah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Manoah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,209 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,517 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,831 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,040 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,605 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,454 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,459 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,251 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,371 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,554 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,641 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,615 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,863 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,946 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,590 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,543 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,828 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,334 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,037 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,989 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,181 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Manoah in 2025?
Manoah ranked #4,209 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Manoah?
306 babies have been named Manoah in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Manoah most popular?
Manoah peaked in 2025, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Manoah a boy or girl name?
Manoah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Manoah rising or falling?
Manoah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.