Emmanual Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-MAN-yoo-el /ɛˈmæn.ju.əl/
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: God is with us; Latin: the one who is with us
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Emmanuel originates from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanuel), which translates to "God is with us." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, where it is used as a prophetic sign of the coming of a messianic figure. The Greek translation of the Old Testament, known as the Septuagint, rendered the name as Ἐμμανουήλ (Emmanouēl), which was later adopted into Latin as Emmanuel.
This Latin form made its way into Old French before entering the English language, where it has been used since the Middle Ages. Historically, the name Emmanuel has significant religious connotations, particularly in Christianity.
It is associated with the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14, which Christians interpret as a reference to the birth of Jesus Christ. The name gained further prominence through its inclusion in the New Testament, where it is explicitly linked to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
The use of Emmanuel in Christian liturgy and hymns has reinforced its importance, especially during the Advent season, symbolizing the belief in God's presence among humanity. Culturally, Emmanuel embodies themes of hope and divine presence, resonating deeply within various religious traditions.
The name has been borne by several saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring legacy. In addition to its religious significance, Emmanuel has also been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and music, often symbolizing themes of faith and reassurance.
The diminutive form "Manu" has also been used in some cultures, reflecting a more informal or affectionate variant of the name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmanual was first seen in the United States in 1963.
Emmanual has ranked as high as #8470 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Emmanual has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Emmanual is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Emmanual was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Emmanual.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 | 8 |
| 2011 | 13 | 13 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2009 | 16 | 16 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 |
| 2006 | 15 | 15 |
| 2005 | 21 | 21 |
| 2004 | 14 | 14 |
| 2003 | 21 | 21 |
| 2002 | 21 | 21 |
| 2001 | 13 | 13 |
| 2000 | 22 | 22 |
| 1999 | 15 | 15 |
| 1998 | 10 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 16 | 16 |
| 1992 | 9 | 9 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 15 | 15 |
| 1989 | 20 | 20 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 16 | 16 |
| 1985 | 20 | 20 |
| 1984 | 17 | 17 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Emmanual
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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