Manuel is a distinctive choice, ranked #898 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Manuel in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#898
US Rank #351
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #351, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Manuel
Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Manuel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Manuel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Manuel is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 64 places over the last five years to #898 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Manuel is more popular in the US (#351) than in the UK (#898). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Manuel include: 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...; 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....
Manuel appears in the US top 500 at #351 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
35
UK babies named Manuel (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 64 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Manuel
Likely around 1 other Manuel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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