Menashe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Menashe means 'to forget' and represents the desire to move forward.
Meaning of the Name Menashe
Menashe is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word 'nashah,' meaning 'to forget.' It is believed to symbolize the desire to move forward and leave behind the past. Menashe is also the name of a tribe in the Bible, one of the twelve sons of Joseph. The name has biblical origins and is often given to commemorate the tribe of Menashe.
Popularity of the Name Menashe
The popularity for the name Menashe peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,585 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Menashe had the most male births in 2014 with 24, which ranked number 4,136 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Menashe has increased sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 21 births, an increase of 61.54%. Among males, Menashe has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 21 births, an increase of 61.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Menashe
- 20 Year Trend of Menashe: 162.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Menashe: 61.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Menashe: 61.54%
Popularity of Menashe by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Menashe. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Menashe in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Menashe is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Menashe
- Total Births of Menashe: 22 (4.91%)
- Male Births of Menashe: 22 (4.91%)
Given the upward trend of Menashe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.91% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. Male births for Menashe have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.91%.