Emmanuel
Emmanuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is with us,' with deep biblical roots as a prophetic name for the Messiah in the Old Testament. It carries profound spiritual significance across Christian, Jewish, and other faith traditions.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,021. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,676
- 2012: 2,351
- 2013: 2,401
- 2014: 2,568
- 2015: 2,749
- 2016: 2,571
- 2017: 2,520
- 2018: 2,424
- 2019: 2,423
- 2020: 2,462
- 2021: 1,985
- 2022: 2,220
- 2023: 2,107
- 2024: 2,054
- 2025: 2,035
- 2026 (projected): 2,021
Good to Know
- •Has multiple spelling variations including Emanuel and Immanuel
- •Popular across many cultures with slight pronunciation differences
- •Strong religious significance may appeal to faith-oriented families
- •Nickname Manny provides a friendly, casual alternative
Similar Names
Famous People
Emmanuel Macron
President of France
Emmanuel Lewis
Actor, known for 'Webster'
Emmanuel Kant
Philosopher (Immanuel spelling variant)
Emmanuel Sanders
NFL Wide Receiver
Statistics
91,079
Total births since 1880
2008
Peak year
Discovery
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