Manolo - A very unique male name
Manolo at a glance
Manolo is ranked #1602 among boy baby names in 2025, with 58 births in 2025. It peaked in 2017 at #1600 and first appeared on the charts in 1977.
- Rank in 2025
- #1602
- Births in 2025
- 58
- Peak year
- 2017 (#1600)
- First appeared
- 1977
- Trend
- #2150 in 2020 → #1602 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 25,281 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (4 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 25,281 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Manolo peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 1600.
Famous with this name
Manolo Cardona
Manolo Solo
Manolo Palma
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Manolo is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Manolo is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #703 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,157.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Manolo is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Manolo origin and meaning
Spanish diminutive of Manuel, from Hebrew
Manuel: from Immanuel, 'God is with us'
Manolo is the classic Spanish pet form of Manuel, so established in Spain that it functions as a stock Spanish everyman name. Its international fame comes from Manolo Blahnik, the shoe designer, who was born Manuel and built his brand on the diminutive. US use is small and at its peak in 2025.
Attested etymology
Manolo is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Manolo, pop culture references for the name Manolo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Manolo
We've found the following names that sound similar to Manolo, sorted by popularity.
Manuel / Milo / Mylo / Male / Mel / Mael / Manley / Melo / Molly / Manual /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1602 |
| 2024 | 2003 |
| 2023 | 1990 |
| 2022 | 1942 |
| 2021 | 1683 |
| 2020 | 2150 |
| 2019 | 1908 |
| 2018 | 1832 |
| 2017 | 1600 |
| 2016 | 1841 |
| 2015 | 1885 |
| 2014 | 2717 |
| 2011 | 2616 |
| 2010 | 2895 |
| 2009 | 3114 |
| 2008 | 3465 |
| 2007 | 2840 |
| 2005 | 2997 |
| 2004 | 3275 |
| 2003 | 3095 |
| 1998 | 3058 |
| 1997 | 3395 |
| 1996 | 2958 |
| 1994 | 3464 |
| 1991 | 2672 |
| 1990 | 3312 |
| 1989 | 2610 |
| 1988 | 2884 |
| 1985 | 2584 |
| 1983 | 1893 |
| 1977 | 1891 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 703 |
| Colorado | 817 |
| California | 951 |
| Texas | 1157 |
Even more about Manolo
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Manolo a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Manolo?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
mah-NOH-loh · /mɑˈnoʊloʊ/
Around the world
- Manuel (Spanish) — The full name Manolo shortens — a separate established name.
- Manolo (Portuguese) — Used in Portuguese as the same diminutive of Manuel.
Spellings and nicknames
- Manuel — The full name — a separate established name.
Famous bearers
- Manolo Blahnik — Spanish fashion designer famous for his shoes; born Manuel, he is known professionally by the diminutive Manolo (b. 1942) Contemporary
Style
InternationalNickname name
Why parents choose it
Manolo has Spanish warmth and fashion-world flair in a friendly, rolling three syllables.
Worth knowing
- Outside Spanish-speaking settings it may be treated as a nickname for Manuel rather than a full name.
