Emmaneul
Of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Emmaneul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emmaneul today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmaneul births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmaneul. 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 Emmaneul. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,303
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Emmaneul: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmaneul 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 Emmaneul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmaneul
The name Emmanuel has its origins in the Hebrew language, and it is derived from the phrase "Immanu El," which translates to "God is with us." It is a compound name formed by combining the Hebrew words "Immanu," meaning "with us," and "El," meaning "God." The name dates back to ancient times, with its earliest recorded usage appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Emmanuel can be found in the Book of Isaiah, where it is mentioned as a prophetic name for the Messiah. In Isaiah 7:14, the prophet declares, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." This passage is often interpreted as a prophecy foretelling the birth of Jesus Christ, who was later referred to as Emmanuel in the New Testament.
The name Emmanuel gained widespread popularity among Christians, who embraced it as a symbolic name representing the divine presence of God in human form. It became a popular name throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period in Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Emmanuel was Emmanuel the Great, a 12th-century Armenian prince and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of his homeland against the Seljuk Turks. Another notable figure was Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy (1528-1580), a prominent military commander and statesman during the Italian Wars of the 16th century.
In the realm of religion, Emmanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) was a Swedish philosopher and Christian mystic who made significant contributions to the study of theology and the interpretation of the Bible. His writings influenced various spiritual movements and continue to be studied today.
The 18th century saw the rise of Emmanuel Kant (1724-1804), a renowned German philosopher whose works, including the "Critique of Pure Reason," had a profound impact on modern Western philosophy. His ideas on epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics have shaped the course of philosophical thought for generations.
In more recent history, Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995) was a French philosopher and Talmudic scholar who developed a influential ethical philosophy centered on the concept of "the Other." His work has had a significant influence on contemporary continental philosophy, particularly in the areas of ethics and phenomenology.
These are just a few examples of prominent individuals who have borne the name Emmanuel throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Emmaneul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmaneul as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emmaneul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmaneul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmaneul 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Emmaneul a common name?
We classify Emmaneul as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmaneul most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmaneul was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmaneul is about 38 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 Emmaneul in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emmaneul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmaneul 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 Emmaneul still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emmaneul 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 Emmaneul 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 named Emmaneul?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.