Menno
Every Menno since 1896 — 1,458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Menno
Menno is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,722 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 1,458 American babies have been named Menno. Its peak came in 2021, when 33 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 Menno stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Menno year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,722 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,497 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,686 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,531 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,467 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,988 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,296 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,699 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,686 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,882 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,954 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,200 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,565 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,631 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,456 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,388 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,313 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,350 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,142 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,629 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,583 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,368 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,335 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,141 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,805 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,504 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,241 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,898 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,166 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,546 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,857 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,798 |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,010 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,758 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,798 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,991 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,488 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,984 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,709 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,755 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Menno
- Menno Simons Religious figure · 1496–1561
- Menno van Coehoorn Engineer · 1641–1704
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Menno in 2025?
Menno ranked #3,722 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Menno?
1,458 babies have been named Menno in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Menno most popular?
Menno peaked in 2021, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Menno a boy or girl name?
Menno is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Menno rising or falling?
Menno is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Menno?
Well-known people named Menno include Menno Simons (religious figure), Menno van Coehoorn (engineer).