Manon is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Manon in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3319
About the Name Manon
Manon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1473 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #641 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Manon is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Manon
Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Manon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Manon in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Manon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1473 places in the last five years. Its peak was #641 in 1999. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Manon is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Manon does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Manons in the wild.
7
UK babies named Manon (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1473 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Manon
Likely around 1 other Manon in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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