Manhattan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
6% Masculine / 94% Feminine
Meaning:
A Native American name meaning 'island of many hills' or 'place of inebriation'.
Meaning of the Name Manhattan
Manhattan is a name of Native American origin, specifically from the Lenape language. It is believed to mean 'island of many hills' or 'place of inebriation', referring to the hilly nature of the Manhattan area or the abundance of alcohol historically consumed there. The name became widely known due to its association with the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Popularity of the Name Manhattan
The popularity for the name Manhattan peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 9 births, which ranked number 19,759 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Manhattan had the most female births in 2009 with 9, which ranked number 11,454 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 5, which ranked number 12,081 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Manhattan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Manhattan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Manhattan
- 10 Year Trend of Manhattan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Manhattan: -100.00%
Popularity of Manhattan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Manhattan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Manhattan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Manhattan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Manhattan
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