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Manning

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAN-ing /ˈmæn.ɪŋ/High

Meaning: From the English surname Manning, of occupational/patronymic origin (a follower or servant; 'son of Mann'). Used here for a girl though it reads strongly as a boy's surname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style pick: Manning is an English occupational surname (said 'MAN-ing'). It reads male — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Manning, of occupational/patronymic origin (a follower or servant; 'son of Mann'). Used here for a girl though it reads strongly as a boy's surname name.
U.S. rank (2016)#15530 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620002016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manning is an English surname of occupational/patronymic origin. As a girl's given name it is very rare and reads male, which we note — a crisp surname pick (said 'MAN-ing').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Manning began as an English surname — occupational and patronymic — used here for a girl, though it reads strongly male, which we note (said 'MAN-ing').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Manning — English occupational surname; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

MannixMansonMannering

Nicknames

MannNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manning mean?

Manning is an English occupational and patronymic surname, now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Manning?

It's said MAN-ing /ˈmæn.ɪŋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manning a boy or girl name?

Manning is used for both, but reads far more often as a boy's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Manning?

Manning is rare for girls in the U.S. and more often used for boys.

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