Is Emanuel a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Emanuel is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Emanuel?

It’s currently ranked #440 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Emanuel?

eh-MAN-u-el · IPA: /ɛˈmæn.ju.əl/

Emanuel Boy

Popularity: #440 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-MAN-u-el / ɛˈmæn.ju.əl

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: God is with us; Latin: the one who is faithful

Historical & Cultural Background

Emanuel is derived from the Hebrew name 'Immanuel', which appears in the Bible as a prophetic name for the Messiah. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. In Christian tradition, it is linked to the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the presence of God among humanity. The name has been popular in various forms across different countries and has seen a resurgence in modern times.

Trend Summary

Emanuel has seen a steady popularity in the United States, often ranking in the top 200 names for boys.

Variants

Emmanuel
Manuel

International Variants

Emanuele (Italian)
Manuel (Spanish)
Imanuel (German)

Famous people named Emanuel

Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th-century Swedish scientist and theologian known for his writings on spirituality and the afterlife.

Emanuel Cleaver is an American politician who has served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri since 2009.

Emanuel Lasker was a German chess player and world champion for 27 years, known for his contributions to chess theory.

Emanuel Ax is a renowned pianist, celebrated for his performances and recordings of classical music.

Fictional characters named Emanuel

Emanuel Goldstein is a character in George Orwell's novel '1984', representing the enemy of the state.

Emanuel is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

Gabriel Samuel Daniel Nathaniel Isaiah Michael

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Emanuel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Emanuel has ranked as high as #484 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Emanuel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Emanuel (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	94	17%
CA	79	14%
NY	48	9%
FL	45	8%
MA	28	5%
PA	25	5%
GA	24	4%
NC	22	4%
AZ	22	4%
MD	19	3%
IL	19	3%
VA	14	3%
IN	13	2%
WA	12	2%
TN	10	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	57
1881	48
1882	45
1883	34
1884	44
1885	32
1886	46
1887	42
1888	30
1889	41
1890	32
1891	29
1892	61
1893	39
1894	49
1895	64
1896	52
1897	37
1898	48
1899	42
1900	45
1901	37
1902	49
1903	51
1904	62
1905	69
1906	62
1907	56
1908	64
1909	69
1910	99
1911	124
1912	207
1913	224
1914	252
1915	345
1916	306
1917	362
1918	384
1919	322
1920	381
1921	354
1922	343
1923	329
1924	345
1925	313
1926	302
1927	307
1928	285
1929	251
1930	255
1931	198
1932	223
1933	184
1934	177
1935	212
1936	201
1937	197
1938	177
1939	192
1940	186
1941	175
1942	185
1943	192
1944	174
1945	188
1946	179
1947	196
1948	225
1949	231
1950	222
1951	247
1952	212
1953	214
1954	218
1955	249
1956	249
1957	266
1958	253
1959	256
1960	205
1961	222
1962	236
1963	233
1964	209
1965	207
1966	214
1967	204
1968	220
1969	203
1970	235
1971	222
1972	218
1973	205
1974	208
1975	246
1976	236
1977	255
1978	278
1979	287
1980	343
1981	433
1982	366
1983	414
1984	554
1985	532
1986	530
1987	555
1988	552
1989	590
1990	629
1991	591
1992	652
1993	645
1994	623
1995	631
1996	701
1997	659
1998	726
1999	832
2000	863
2001	881
2002	1,021
2003	1,052
2004	1,150
2005	1,231
2006	1,312
2007	1,386
2008	1,350
2009	1,290
2010	1,196
2011	1,325
2012	1,097
2013	1,032
2014	1,025
2015	979
2016	914
2017	754
2018	712
2019	741
2020	723
2021	578
2022	662
2023	623
2024	620