Immanol
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Immanol. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Immanol today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Immanol births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Immanol. 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 Immanol. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,292
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Immanol: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Immanol 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 Immanol during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Immanol
The name Immanol is derived from the Hebrew name Immanu El, which means "God is with us." This name has its origins in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, where it is used as a name for the Messiah. It is a compound word formed from the Hebrew words "Immanu" (meaning "with us") and "El" (meaning "God").
In ancient times, the name Immanol was mainly used by Jewish communities as a symbolic name representing their faith and belief in the coming of the Messiah. It was not a common personal name, but rather a title or a symbolic reference to the prophesied Savior.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Immanol can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish religious manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD. In these scrolls, the name Immanol is mentioned in the context of messianic prophecies and expectations.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Immanol, although it has remained relatively uncommon as a personal name. One such individual was Immanol of Rome (born around 380 AD, died around 450 AD), a Christian monk and theologian who lived during the early days of the Catholic Church.
Another notable figure was Immanol ben Abraham (born around 1270 AD, died around 1330 AD), a Jewish philosopher and scholar from Spain who wrote extensively on Jewish law and theology.
In the 16th century, there was Immanol Tremellius (born around 1510 AD, died in 1580 AD), an Italian Protestant Reformer and Hebrew scholar who worked on translating the Bible into Latin.
During the 17th century, Immanol Ximenes (born around 1630 AD, died around 1700 AD) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and linguist who worked in Mexico and is known for his contributions to the study of indigenous languages.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was Immanol Luzzatto (born in 1801, died in 1879), an Italian Jewish scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the field of Hebrew literature and poetry.
While the name Immanol has a rich historical and religious significance, it has remained relatively uncommon as a personal name throughout history, primarily used in religious or symbolic contexts within certain faith traditions.
People
Immanol + last name combinations
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FAQ
Immanol: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Immanol?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Immanol 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Immanol a common name?
We classify Immanol as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Immanol most popular?
The single biggest year for Immanol was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Immanol is about 19 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 Immanol in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Immanol a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Immanol 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 Immanol still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Immanol 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 Immanol 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 Immanol?
You can see how many people have the name Immanol on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.