Manfred
Pronunciation: [ m-ANFR-ihd ]
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Manfred first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 829 babies have been named Manfred in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Manfred is past its peak , currently ranked #19,981 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,981
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Manfred
Manfred is a boy name .
Manfred is currently ranked #19,981 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Manfred include Man, Manf, Manfy, Manfie, Red, Redy, Redie, May, Maie, and Mankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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