Emmanuel
Emmanuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Emmanuel is a classic masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is with us'. It has deep biblical roots as a prophetic name used in the Old and New Testaments. In the U.S., it has maintained steady popularity, ranking consistently within the top 200 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
91,079 babies in the United States have been named Emmanuel since 1880. It ranks #334 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #173.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 229 |
| 1920-1930 | 352 |
| 1930-1940 | 332 |
| 1940-1950 | 393 |
| 1950-1960 | 787 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,219 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,157 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,771 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,176 |
| 2000-2010 | 23,539 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,237 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,863 |
Famous people named Emmanuel
- Emmanuel Macron: President, Politician
- Emmanuel Sanders: American Football Player
- Emmanuel Lewis: Actor
Nicknames
Manny
Fun facts
- The name appears in the Old Testament Book of Isaiah and is later cited in the New Testament as a sign of divine presence.
- While Emmanuel with an 'E' is the primary spelling in English and French, Immanuel with an 'I' is closer to the original Hebrew transliteration.