Demanuel
From the French dieu ("God") and Emmanuel ("God with us").
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Demanuel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demanuel today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demanuel births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demanuel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Demanuel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,610
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Demanuel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demanuel from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demanuel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Demanuel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Demanuel
The name Demanuel is a relatively rare and unique given name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have a clear linguistic origin or cultural background, as it is likely a modern invention or a combination of existing name elements.
One possible interpretation of the name Demanuel is that it is a combination of the prefix "De-" and the name "Manuel." The prefix "De-" can be found in various languages and is often used to indicate origin, location, or separation. The name "Manuel" is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Hebrew name "Emanuel," meaning "God is with us."
However, it's important to note that this is merely a speculative interpretation, as there is no definitive historical or cultural context for the name Demanuel. It's possible that the name was created as a unique and original name without any specific linguistic or cultural roots.
In terms of historical references or famous individuals bearing the name Demanuel, there is limited information available. This is likely due to the relatively recent emergence of the name and its rarity. However, here are a few notable examples:
1. Demanuel Boudreaux (born 1981) is an American football coach and former player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers.
2. Demanuel Muriz (born 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Terrafirma Dyip in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
3. Demanuel Ramirez (born 1985) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held the WBC Youth World super featherweight title.
4. Demanuel Gonzalez (born 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher who has played in the Minor League Baseball system for various organizations.
5. Demanuel Williams (born 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who has competed in promotions such as Bellator MMA and King of the Cage.
It's worth noting that these individuals are relatively contemporary, and the name Demanuel does not seem to have a long-standing historical presence or notable figures from earlier eras. As a relatively new and uncommon name, its historical significance and cultural impact may continue to evolve over time.
People
Demanuel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demanuel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demanuel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demanuel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demanuel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Demanuel a common name?
We classify Demanuel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demanuel most popular?
The single biggest year for Demanuel was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demanuel is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Demanuel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demanuel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demanuel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Demanuel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demanuel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Demanuel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Demanuel?
See how many people share the name Demanuel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.