UK boy's name
Manfred
A masculine name derived from Old German elements meaning "man" and "peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Manfred is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Manfred popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Manfred. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Manfred ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Manfred.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manfred as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Manfred mean?
The name Manfred originated from the Germanic languages and is derived from the Old High German words "man" meaning "man" and "fridu" meaning "peace" or "protection." It is a compound name that can be translated to mean "man of peace" or "protector of man." The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular among the Germanic tribes and peoples of central and western Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Manfred dates back to the 8th century AD, when it appeared in various German chronicles and records. One of the most notable historical figures to bear this name was Manfred, the King of Sicily from 1258 to 1266. He was the illegitimate son of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, and played a significant role in the struggle between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in Italy during the 13th century.
Another famous Manfred was Manfred von Richthofen, known as the "Red Baron," who was a German fighter pilot during World War I. Born in 1892, he was one of the most successful and renowned aviators of the war, credited with 80 air combat victories before being shot down and killed in 1918.
In the world of literature, Manfred is the main character in Lord Byron's dramatic poem of the same name, published in 1817. The poem explores themes of guilt, remorse, and the supernatural, and is considered one of Byron's most influential works.
The name Manfred also appears in various religious and mythological contexts. In Norse mythology, Manfred is sometimes associated with the god Odin, as the name is thought to have been derived from the Old Norse name Manfréðr, which means "peace-lover" or "peace-maker."
Other notable historical figures named Manfred include Manfred Sakel (1900-1957), an Austrian psychiatrist who pioneered the use of insulin coma therapy for the treatment of schizophrenia, and Manfred von Richthofen (1855-1939), a German geographer and explorer who led expeditions to China and Central Asia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Overall, the name Manfred has a rich history spanning over a millennium, with roots in the Germanic languages and various cultural and historical associations throughout Europe and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Manfred over time
The chart below shows babies named Manfred registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Manfred, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Manfred by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manfred was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4698 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Manfred: questions and answers
How popular is the name Manfred in the UK right now?
In 2019, Manfred was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Manfred most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Manfred in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Manfred?
A masculine name derived from Old German elements meaning "man" and "peace".
How many people are called Manfred in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Manfred across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.