Manhattan
Pronunciation: [ m-anh-AT-uhn ]
Manhattan is a boy baby name. Ranked #43,841 in the US, popular nicknames include Man, May, and Manie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Manhattan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 5 babies have been named Manhattan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Manhattan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,841 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,841
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Manhattan is also used as a girl name, ranked #32261.
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About the Name Manhattan
Manhattan is a boy name .
Is Manhattan a boy or girl name? Manhattan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,841 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #32,261. Manhattan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Manhattan is currently ranked #43,841 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Manhattan include Man, May, Manie, and Manhie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis