Emmanuel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emmanuel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emmanuel?
Emmanuel is spelled E-M-M-A-N-U-E-L. The name has 8 letters.
Emmanuel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Emmanuel means “God is with us,” derived from Hebrew.
- Origin
- The name Emmanuel is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, particularly from the biblical context of the Old Testament.
- Pronunciation
- ih-MAN-yoo-uhl · 4 syllables
Emmanuel Popularity in 2025
Rank#179
Recorded Births2,035
- Boys usage rose 2 places to #179 and recorded 19 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 Emmanuel Mean?
Emmanuel means “God is with us,” derived from Hebrew.
Origin: The name Emmanuel is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, particularly from the biblical context of the Old Testament.
How Do You Pronounce Emmanuel?
Pronunciationih-MAN-yoo-uhl
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Emmanuel?
- History
- Emmanuel appears as a prophetic name in religious texts, specifically within the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible.
- Cultural notes
- In Christian tradition, Emmanuel is symbolically associated with the prophesied presence of God among people, especially relating to Jesus Christ.
Emmanuel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,035 | #179 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,054 | #181 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,107 | #173 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,220 | #169 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,985 | #191 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,462 | #151 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,423 | #164 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,424 | #159 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,520 | #155 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,571 | #158 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,749 | #151 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,568 | #165 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,401 | #171 |
| 2012 | Girls | 13 | #8,632 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,351 | #165 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
When Was Emmanuel 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.
2008 · Boys
2,862 recorded births
National rank #145
2015 · Boys
2,749 recorded births
National rank #151
2009 · Boys
2,738 recorded births
National rank #144
2007 · Boys
2,711 recorded births
National rank #154
Where Emmanuel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #115 | 348 |
| FL | #122 | 176 |
| AZ | #122 | 71 |
| CA | #124 | 326 |
| MA | #150 | 47 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |
| GA | #158 | 79 |
| MD | #159 | 37 |