Emanuel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emanuel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emanuel?
Emanuel is spelled E-M-A-N-U-E-L. The name has 7 letters.
Emanuel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- God is with us.
- Origin
- Emanuel is a name of Hebrew origin that corresponds to the Hebrew name Immanuel.
- Pronunciation
- ih-MAN-yoo-uhl · 4 syllables
Emanuel Popularity in 2025
Rank#574
Recorded Births513
- Boys usage fell 82 places to #574 and recorded 113 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emanuel Mean?
God is with us.
Origin: Emanuel is a name of Hebrew origin that corresponds to the Hebrew name Immanuel.
How Do You Pronounce Emanuel?
Pronunciationih-MAN-yoo-uhl
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Emanuel?
- History
- The name Emanuel is associated with biblical texts where it appears as a symbolic name representing God's presence with people.
Emanuel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 513 | #574 |
| 2024 | Boys | 626 | #492 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 623 | #484 |
| 2022 | Boys | 662 | #465 |
| 2021 | Boys | 579 | #508 |
| 2020 | Boys | 723 | #410 |
| 2019 | Boys | 741 | #421 |
| 2018 | Boys | 712 | #428 |
| 2017 | Boys | 754 | #413 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 915 | #364 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 979 | #348 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,026 | #331 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,032 | #322 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,097 | #306 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,326 | #261 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,196 | #281 |
| 2009 | Girls | 8 | #12,429 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,291 | #266 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,350 | #259 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,386 | #256 |
When Was Emanuel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
1,386 recorded births
National rank #256
2008 · Boys
1,350 recorded births
National rank #259
2011 · Boys
1,326 recorded births
National rank #261
2006 · Boys
1,313 recorded births
National rank #261
Where Emanuel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #307 | 18 |
| CA | #352 | 99 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| NJ | #412 | 19 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| PA | #458 | 22 |
| AZ | #463 | 15 |
| KS | #468 | 7 |