Boys name · California
Manuel in California
As of 2025, Manuel was the #199 most common boys name in California, drawn from 187 births that year. Its total reaches 55,080 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Manuel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 31 | #27 |
| 1926 | 319 | #24 |
| 1943 | 316 | #52 |
| 1959 | 471 | #79 |
| 1976 | 666 | #50 |
| 1992 | 1,124 | #60 |
| 2009 | 563 | #104 |
| 2025 | 187 | #199 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #16 in 1929 to #199 in 2025, starting at #27 in 1910 and ending at #199 in 2025.
No year in California had more Manuel births than 1992, when 1,124 were born. In 1929 it reached #16, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Manuel reached its highest rank of #2 in Arizona (1910). See Manuel in every state →
How popular is Manuel in California?
As of 2025, Manuel was the #199 most common boys name in California, drawn from 187 births that year. Its total reaches 55,080 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Manuel in California?
California recorded 187 births of babies named Manuel in 2025.
What is the rank of Manuel in California?
Manuel's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #199.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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