The name Mann is of German origin and means "man". It is a occupational surname that was originally given to a male servant or farmer. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "man", which means "man" or "servant".
The use of Mann as a given name is relatively recent, having gained popularity in the mid-20th century. In some cases, it may be used as a unisex given name, but it is more commonly associated with males.
There are no notable historical figures named Mann, and there are no significant events or holidays associated with this name. However, it has been used by several famous individuals throughout history, including the American poet and essayist Thomas Mann (1875-1955) and the British actor Nicholas Mann (born 1942).
The name Mann has been given to babies born in the United States over the past century with varying levels of popularity. Between the years 1909 and 2018, a total of 132 children were named Mann at birth.
There have been several peaks in popularity for the name Mann over this period. The most notable was in the early 1920s when there were seven births each year between 1922 and 1924 inclusive. This period of high popularity was followed by a decline, with only five or six babies named Mann each year from 1926 to 1935.
After a gap of several decades, the name Mann re-emerged as popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. There were five births each year between 1999 and 2006 inclusive, followed by another peak in 2007 with seven births.
More recently, there have been fluctuations in popularity for the name Mann. Between 2010 and 2013, there were five births each year, but this increased to seven births in 2016 before dropping back down to five in 2018.
Overall, while the name Mann has seen periods of both high and low popularity over the past century, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for newborns in the United States.