Manning Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Manning has its origins in Old English, derived from the word 'Mann', meaning 'man' or 'person'. It evolved from a personal name to a surname and then to a given name. The name signifies 'son of the man'. Although it does not have a biblical background, Manning gained popularity during the medieval period and has become well-known in modern times, particularly due to famous athletes. The name conveys strength and reliability.
The name Manning is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Manning has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Manning' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1463rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1915th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2396th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3869th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6911th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4063rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3851st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23222nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24576th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Manning' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Manning"
Pronunciation
/ˈmænɪŋ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Manning is derived from the Old English personal name 'Mann', which means 'man' or 'person'. It became a surname meaning 'son of Mann'.
Meaning
son of the man
Language Evolution
Mann (Old English), Manning (Middle English), Manning (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Manning became a popular surname in England during the medieval period and has been used as a first name since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Man, Mann, Manny
Modern Popularity & Image
Manning is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with leadership and reliability. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Manning Marable
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Manning"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Manning"
"Manning" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1463rd of 7545 | 399 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1915th of 6773 | 266 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2396th of 7552 | 219 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3869th of 10718 | 114 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6911th of 16616 | 80 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4063rd of 24088 | 350 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3851st of 23106 | 334 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23222nd of 35406 | 26 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24576th of 30306 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Manning" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
42.77% 1012th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
55.76% 1312th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
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56.82% 4155th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
51.19% 3492nd/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Manning" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Manning"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Manning" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.