Manuel
Manuel is a distinctive choice, ranked #1035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Manuel in their class.
About the Name Manuel
2024 marks Manuel's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #898. The name has climbed 64 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Manuel is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Manuel in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #351, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Manuel
- Manuel Marrero Cruz — Manuel Marrero Cruz is a Cuban politician currently serving as the Prime Minister of Cuba, and the first since re-establishment of the office of Prime Minister in December 2019 after the 43-year abolition of the position dating from 1976.
- Manuel Neuer — Manuel Peter Neuer is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and is the captain of Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.
- Manuel Locatelli — Manuel Locatelli is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Juventus, which he captains, and the Italy national team.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Manuel
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Manuel
Almost certainly the only Manuel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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