Emmanual
Of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us".
Name Census estimates that about 467 living Americans carry the first name Emmanual. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emmanual today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmanual births was 2000 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmanual. 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
467
~ 1 in 733,949 Americans
Peak year
2000
22 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,811
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Emmanual: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmanual from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 164 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmanual 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 Emmanual 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 Emmanual
The given name Emmanual has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. The name is derived from the Hebrew phrase "Immanu El," which translates to "God is with us." This phrase is found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, and is a symbolic name referring to the prophesied birth of the Messiah.
The name gained widespread popularity during the early Christian era, as it was associated with the birth of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, the name is rendered as "Emmanuel" in the Greek language, which later evolved into the variations "Emmanual" and "Emanuel" in other languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emmanual can be found in the writings of the early Christian theologian Origen, who lived in the 3rd century AD. He mentioned the name in his commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew, where he discussed the significance of the name and its connection to the prophecy in Isaiah.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Emmanual. One of the most famous is Emmanual Swedenborg (1688-1772), a Swedish philosopher, scientist, and Christian mystic whose works influenced various religious and spiritual movements.
Another prominent individual with this name was Emmanual Leutze (1816-1868), a German-American painter renowned for his historical works, including the iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware."
In the realm of literature, Emmanual Roidis (1836-1904) was a notable Greek novelist and satirist whose works explored societal issues and critiqued the prevailing cultural norms of his time.
The name Emmanual also has a rich musical legacy. Emmanual Ax (born 1949) is a renowned American classical pianist who has won numerous Grammy Awards and is celebrated for his interpretations of works by composers such as Beethoven and Chopin.
Furthermore, Emmanual Chabrier (1841-1894) was a French Romantic composer best known for his orchestral works, including the famous "España" rhapsody, which evokes the spirit of Spanish music.
While these are just a few examples, the name Emmanual has been carried by many influential figures throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Emmanual + last name combinations
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FAQ
Emmanual: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmanual?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 467 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmanual 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 733,949 US residents.
Is Emmanual a common name?
We classify Emmanual as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 478 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmanual most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmanual was 2000, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmanual is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emmanual a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmanual 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.