Immanuel Boy

Popularity: #770 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ih-MAN-yoo-el /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: God is with us; Latin: God with us

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Immanuel has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the elements 'im' meaning 'with' and 'anu' meaning 'us,' combined with 'El,' which signifies 'God.' Thus, Immanuel translates to 'God is with us.' This 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, particularly in the context of the birth of a child as a symbol of God's promise to the people of Israel. The name was later adopted into Greek as 'Emmanouel' and subsequently into Latin, which facilitated its entry into various European languages, including English.

Historically, the name Immanuel gained prominence through its biblical connections, particularly during the 8th century BCE when the prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of a child named Immanuel as a sign of God's intervention in the affairs of Israel. This prophetic significance was further emphasized in the New Testament, where the name is referenced in the Gospel of Matthew, linking it to the birth of Jesus Christ.

The translation of the Hebrew scriptures into Greek (the Septuagint) and later into Latin (the Vulgate) helped solidify the name's presence in Christian tradition, particularly during the early centuries of the Church. Culturally, Immanuel has been associated with themes of hope, divine presence, and reassurance throughout history.

Its usage in religious contexts has made it a symbol of faith and comfort, particularly in Christian liturgy and hymnody. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and related names, such as Manuel, which have been adopted in different cultures.

The enduring significance of Immanuel reflects its deep roots in religious texts and its resonance with the themes of divine companionship and support.

Famous people named Immanuel

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Immanuel Kant is a philosopher best known for Critique of Pure Reason, Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, and Critique of Practical Reason.

Immanuel Velikovsky is a writer and theorist best known for Worlds in Collision, Ages in Chaos, and Earth in Upheaval.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Immanuel, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsaiahGabrielNathanielSamuelDanielMichael

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Immanuel. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EmanuelManuelEmmanuelleMordecaiZebulonJosiahElijahUriel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Immanuel was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Immanuel has ranked as high as #1960 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Immanuel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Immanuel 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 Immanuel 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 Immanuel.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 168 168
2024 168 168
2023 180 180
2022 160 160
2021 160 160
2020 173 173
2019 204 204
2018 214 214
2017 200 200
2016 214 214
2015 239 239
2014 203 203
2013 200 200
2012 208 208
2011 169 169
2010 177 177
2009 197 197
2008 228 228
2007 204 204
2006 185 185
2005 191 191
2004 170 170
2003 133 133
2002 161 161
2001 177 177
2000 135 135
1999 131 131
1998 124 124
1997 107 107
1996 94 94
1995 74 74
1994 64 64
1993 71 71
1992 52 52
1991 49 49
1990 49 49
1989 40 40
1988 36 36
1987 43 43
1986 42 42
1985 49 49
1984 28 28
1983 25 25
1982 29 29
1981 35 35
1980 28 28
1979 31 31
1978 15 15
1977 16 16
1976 6 6
1975 16 16
1974 6 6
1973 7 7
1972 10 10
1971 12 12
1970 6 6
1969 8 8
1967 5 5
1927 5 5
1920 5 5
1918 5 5
1917 5 5

Top States for Immanuel (2024)

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.

State Births Share
TX 24
24%
FL 20
20%
CA 16
16%
NY 10
10%
NC 10
10%
GA 6
6%
OH 5
5%
OR 5
5%
AZ 5
5%