Manus is a distinctive choice, ranked #4805 in 2012. Your child is likely to be the only Manus in their class.
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UK Rank 2012
#4805
About the Name Manus
Manus has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1671 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #3134 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2001.
Manus 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 Manus
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Manus per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Manus in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Manus has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1671 places in the last five years. Its peak was #3134 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Manus 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.
Manus does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Manuss in the wild.
3
UK babies named Manus (2012)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1671 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Manus
Likely around 1 other Manus in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2012)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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