Emanuele
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us".
Name Census estimates that about 283 living Americans carry the first name Emanuele. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emanuele today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emanuele births was 1973 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emanuele. 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.
People living today
283
~ 1 in 1,211,146 Americans
Peak year
1973
12 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,161
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Emanuele: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emanuele from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 68 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emanuele 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 Emanuele during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emanueles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Emanuele
The name Emanuele is derived from the Hebrew name Emanuel, meaning "God is with us." It has its roots in the Old Testament, where it is mentioned as a name given to the prophesied Messiah in the Book of Isaiah. The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition, particularly during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
Emanuele is an Italian variant of the name Emanuel. It has been widely used in Italy since ancient times, with records of its usage dating back to the Roman Empire. The name was often associated with Christian figures and saints, contributing to its widespread adoption in Italy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emanuele is found in the 5th century, when a Roman philosopher and theologian named Emanuele di Sardinia lived and wrote extensively on Christian doctrine. In the 11th century, Emanuele Comneno was a prominent Byzantine prince and military commander who fought against the Seljuk Turks.
In the Renaissance period, the name gained further prominence with notable figures such as Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia (1528-1580), a Duke of Savoy and one of the most skilled military leaders of his time. Another prominent figure was Emanuele Tesauro (1592-1676), an Italian writer and philosopher known for his work on the concept of metaphor.
The 17th century saw the birth of Emanuele d'Astorga (1680-1736), an Italian composer and violinist who made significant contributions to the Baroque era of music. In the 19th century, Emanuele Galizia (1830-1907) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for his religious works and portraits.
Throughout history, the name Emanuele has been associated with individuals from various fields, including religion, politics, arts, and academia. Its rich heritage and deep religious roots have contributed to its enduring popularity, particularly in Italy and other parts of Europe with strong Christian traditions.
People
Emanuele + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emanuele: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emanuele?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 283 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emanuele 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 1,211,146 US residents.
Is Emanuele a common name?
We classify Emanuele as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 335 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emanuele most popular?
The single biggest year for Emanuele was 1973, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emanuele is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emanuele a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emanuele 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.
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.