Emmanuel Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-MAN-yoo-el /ɛˈmæn.ju.əl/
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: God is with us; Latin: God with us
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Emmanuel has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word 'Immanuel' (עִמָּנוּאֵל), which translates to 'God is with us.' This term is composed of two elements: 'im' (עִם), meaning 'with,' and 'El' (אֵל), meaning 'God.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, where it is associated with a prophetic sign of hope and divine presence. The Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, known as the Septuagint, rendered 'Immanuel' as 'Emmanouel,' which later influenced the Latin form 'Emmanuel.' This Latin version was adopted into Old French before making its way into Middle English, where it became established as 'Emmanuel.' Historically, the name gained significant prominence through its biblical associations, particularly in Christian contexts.
In the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew references the prophecy of Isaiah, linking the name Emmanuel to the birth of Jesus Christ, thus solidifying its importance in Christian theology. The name has been borne by various saints and has appeared in significant religious texts, including the King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, which further contributed to its dissemination in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, Emmanuel carries deep symbolic meaning, often associated with themes of hope, divine presence, and salvation. Its use in liturgical contexts, particularly during Christmas celebrations, underscores its enduring resonance within Christian traditions.
The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and related names across different cultures, such as Manuel in Spanish and Portuguese contexts. Overall, Emmanuel remains a name rich in historical and theological significance, reflecting a profound connection to faith and spirituality.
Famous people named Emmanuel
In this section, you will find notable people named Emmanuel. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Emmanuel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Emmanuel who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Emmanuel Macron is a politician best known for being the President of France.
Emmanuel Adebayor is a professional footballer best known for playing with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Togo national team.
Emmanuel Lubezki is a cinematographer best known for Birdman, The Revenant, and Gravity.
Emmanuel Sanders is a professional football player best known for playing with the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers.
Emmanuel Jal is a musician and actor best known for his album Gua and his role in the film The Good Lie.
Emmanuel Petit is a former professional footballer best known for playing with Arsenal and the French national team.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmanuel was first seen in the United States in 1898.
Emmanuel has ranked as high as #263 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Emmanuel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Emmanuel (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 355 | |
| CA | 331 | |
| FL | 180 | |
| NY | 113 | |
| GA | 86 | |
| NC | 79 | |
| IL | 71 | |
| AZ | 61 | |
| WA | 52 | |
| PA | 48 | |
| VA | 43 | |
| MA | 42 | |
| IN | 42 | |
| OH | 36 | |
| MD | 35 |
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 Emmanuel.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,047 |
| 2023 | 2,105 |
| 2022 | 2,217 |
| 2021 | 1,983 |
| 2020 | 2,461 |
| 2019 | 2,422 |
| 2018 | 2,424 |
| 2017 | 2,520 |
| 2016 | 2,571 |
| 2015 | 2,748 |
| 2014 | 2,568 |
| 2013 | 2,401 |
| 2012 | 2,351 |
| 2011 | 2,676 |
| 2010 | 2,552 |
| 2009 | 2,737 |
| 2008 | 2,862 |
| 2007 | 2,711 |
| 2006 | 2,487 |
| 2005 | 2,575 |
| 2004 | 2,347 |
| 2003 | 2,131 |
| 2002 | 2,032 |
| 2001 | 1,856 |
| 2000 | 1,800 |
| 1999 | 1,583 |
| 1998 | 1,504 |
| 1997 | 1,474 |
| 1996 | 1,473 |
| 1995 | 1,332 |
| 1994 | 1,286 |
| 1993 | 1,383 |
| 1992 | 1,359 |
| 1991 | 1,384 |
| 1990 | 1,398 |
| 1989 | 1,337 |
| 1988 | 1,279 |
| 1987 | 1,402 |
| 1986 | 1,186 |
| 1985 | 1,143 |
| 1984 | 1,065 |
| 1983 | 722 |
| 1982 | 617 |
| 1981 | 606 |
| 1980 | 411 |
| 1979 | 323 |
| 1978 | 314 |
| 1977 | 255 |
| 1976 | 205 |
| 1975 | 221 |
| 1974 | 184 |
| 1973 | 188 |
| 1972 | 168 |
| 1971 | 158 |
| 1970 | 140 |
| 1969 | 131 |
| 1968 | 119 |
| 1967 | 112 |
| 1966 | 110 |
| 1965 | 133 |
| 1964 | 122 |
| 1963 | 129 |
| 1962 | 129 |
| 1961 | 127 |
| 1960 | 107 |
| 1959 | 106 |
| 1958 | 83 |
| 1957 | 83 |
| 1956 | 88 |
| 1955 | 72 |
| 1954 | 93 |
| 1953 | 68 |
| 1952 | 68 |
| 1951 | 70 |
| 1950 | 56 |
| 1949 | 62 |
| 1948 | 49 |
| 1947 | 46 |
| 1946 | 37 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1944 | 35 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1942 | 40 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1938 | 45 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1936 | 28 |
| 1935 | 31 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1931 | 43 |
| 1930 | 41 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1925 | 45 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1923 | 49 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1918 | 32 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1916 | 29 |
| 1915 | 33 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |