Menachem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Menachem is a Hebrew name meaning 'comforter,' deriving from the verb 'nacham.' It has evolved through historical forms and is associated with biblical significance as a king of Israel. The name is often seen as embodying traits of kindness and compassion, with a strong presence in Jewish culture and history.
The name Menachem is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Menachem has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Menachem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3562nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1790th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1117th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1035th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1061st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Menachem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Menachem"
Pronunciation
/məˈnɑːxəm/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Menachem derives from the Hebrew verb 'nacham,' which means 'to comfort' or 'to console.' It is often interpreted as 'the comforter.'
Meaning
comforter
Language Evolution
Menachem (Hebrew), Menachem ben Judah (historical figure), Menahem (variant form)
Biblical Background
Menachem is a biblical name borne by a king of Israel mentioned in the Second Book of Kings.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity among Jewish communities, especially during the medieval period, and has remained in use throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Menahem, Menachem Mendel, Menakhem
Modern Popularity & Image
Menachem is viewed positively, often associated with kindness and compassion, especially within Jewish communities.
Famous People
Menachem Begin (former Prime Minister of Israel), Menachem Mendel Schneerson (Lubavitcher Rebbe)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Menachem"
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 "Menachem"
"Menachem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3562nd of 7552 | 96 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1790th of 10718 | 404 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1117th of 16616 | 1,363 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1035th of 24088 | 2,660 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1061st of 23106 | 2,332 |
Regional Popularity of "Menachem" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
39.67% 964th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
18.58% 647th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.44% 1822nd/3685 |
9.72% 435th/4475 |
54.51% 2831st/5194 |
33.69% 2128th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.52% 2544th/4582 |
6.18% 319th/5164 |
30.04% 2197th/7313 |
24.13% 1801st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.37% 2166th/3984 |
7.04% 316th/4487 |
30.69% 2094th/6822 |
30.85% 1936th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Menachem" 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 "Menachem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Menachem" 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.