Manolito is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the diminutive form of "Manuel". The name Manuel itself comes from the Hebrew name "Immanuel", which means "God is with us". Therefore, Manolito translates to "Little Manny" or "Little God is with us".
The use of the name Manolito is believed to have originated in Spain and was popularized by Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico, Cuba, and Argentina. It gained prominence during the 20th century and continues to be a common name in these regions today.
There are no significant historical figures or events associated with the name Manolito specifically. However, Manuel, from which Manolito is derived, has been used by several notable individuals throughout history, including:
* Saint Manuel the Good (1576-1645), a Spanish priest and missionary who worked among the indigenous people of Mexico.
* Manuel II of Portugal (1889-1932), the last king of Portugal before the abolition of the monarchy in 1910.
While Manolito does not have any particular festivals or holidays associated with it, the name Manuel is celebrated on December 20th as a feast day for Saint Manuel the Good.
Statistics on the given name Manolito in the United States from 1968 to 1977 show a fluctuation in its popularity during this period.
In 1968, there were 14 births with the name Manolito. This number remained consistent for two more years, as there were also 14 births in both 1969 and 1970. However, it began to vary thereafter:
- In 1971, there were 10 births.
- The peak of popularity occurred in 1972 with 15 births.
- It then decreased slightly to 8 births in 1973.
- There was a rise again in 1974 and 1975, with 11 and 13 births respectively.
- After that, it began to decline again, with only 9 births each in 1976 and 1977.
Overall, during these ten years (1968-1977), there were a total of 111 babies named Manolito born in the United States. These statistics illustrate how trends in baby naming can fluctuate over time.