US Popularity:10204
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Man; Descendant of Mainnín
With British origins, Manning is a boy’s name which quite literally means “man.” Manning also has Irish roots as an Anglicization of the last name Ó Mainnín, meaning "descendant of Mainnín. For fans of football, chances are that the name Manning holds great meaning. Former quarterbacks and brothers Peyton and Eli Manning have both won the Super Bowl on two occasions. Peyton won during his time with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, whereas Eli was a one-man show, winning both Super Bowls with the New York Giants. For those with ties to any of these teams, Manning is an excellent choice.

Famous People Named Manning

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Eli Manning
    Football Player
  • Peyton Manning
    Football Player

How Popular Is The Name Manning?

U.S. Births

Overall:Manning is currently #10204 in U.S. births
Boy:Manning is currently #4803 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#4803
in 2024
- 871
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Manning, August 2018

  • Behind the Name, Manning (1), October 2024

  • Behind the Name, Mann, December 2019

  • Ancestry, Manning Family History

  • Back-to-Back: Super Bowl Champions Peyton and Eli Manning, by Hugh Hudson

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