Boys name · California
Manuel in California
Manuel was the 199th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 187 babies named Manuel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 55,080 babies Manuel.
Popularity over time
Manuel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 31 | 27th |
| 1926 | 319 | 24th |
| 1943 | 316 | 52nd |
| 1959 | 471 | 79th |
| 1976 | 666 | 50th |
| 1992 | 1,124 | 60th |
| 2009 | 563 | 104th |
| 2025 | 187 | 199th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 27th in 1910 to 199th in 2025.
The most babies named Manuel in California in a single year was 1,124, in 1992. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1929.
Across the country, Manuel reached its best rank of 2nd in Arizona (1910). See Manuel in every state →
How popular is Manuel in California?
Manuel was the 199th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 187 babies named Manuel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 55,080 babies Manuel.
How many babies are named Manuel in California?
In 2025, 187 babies were named Manuel in California. The most babies named Manuel in California in a single year was 1,124, in 1992.
What is the rank of Manuel in California?
Manuel ranked 199th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among boys names in 1929.
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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