boy name
Emmanuel
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#179 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Emmanuel in the US, 1880–2025
Emmanuel first appears in US records in 1898. It peaked in 2008, when 2,862 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,035.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Emmanuel popular?
Steady Emmanuel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
| 2020s | 12,863 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25,237 | |
| 2000s | 23,539 | |
| 1990s | 14,176 | |
| 1980s | 9,771 | |
| 1970s | 2,157 | |
| 1960s | 1,219 | |
| 1950s | 787 | |
| 1940s | 393 | |
| 1930s | 332 | |
| 1920s | 352 | |
| 1910s | 229 | |
| 1900s | 19 | |
| 1890s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmanuel a boy or a girl name?
Emmanuel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Emmanuel a popular name right now?
Emmanuel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
How popular is the name Emmanuel?
In 2025, Emmanuel ranked #179 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Emmanuel most popular?
Emmanuel was most popular in 2008, when about 2,862 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.