Emmanuel Boy

Popularity: #174 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

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

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Emmanuel has its roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from the phrase meaning 'God is with us.' It is often associated with Christian theology, particularly in reference to the prophecy of the Messiah. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its religious significance. It has also been popularized in literature and music, particularly during the Christmas season.

Trend Summary

Emmanuel has seen a steady presence in the U.S. baby name rankings, often reflecting its religious connotations.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Emanuele
  • Manuel
  • Emmanuelle

International Variants

  • Emmanuele (Italian)
  • Manuel (Spanish)
  • Immanuel (German)
  • Emmanuella (Italian)

Famous people named Emmanuel

Emmanuel Macron is the President of France, having taken office in May 2017.

Emmanuel Adebayor is a Togolese professional footballer known for his time in the English Premier League.

Emmanuel Lewis is an American actor best known for his role in the television series 'Webster.'.

Emmanuel Lubezki is a Mexican cinematographer recognized for his work on films such as 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant.'.

Fictional characters named Emmanuel

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

Emmanuel is a character in the animated film 'The Prince of Egypt,' serving as a representation of hope.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

Top States for Emmanuel (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 355
19%
CA 331
17%
FL 180
9%
NY 113
6%
GA 86
5%
NC 79
4%
IL 71
4%
AZ 61
3%
WA 52
3%
PA 48
3%
VA 43
2%
MA 42
2%
IN 42
2%
OH 36
2%
MD 35
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18985
19005
19035
19089
191010
19118
191213
191314
191425
191533
191629
191733
191832
191932
192032
192130
192238
192349
192432
192545
192630
192726
192831
192939
193041
193143
193225
193326
193433
193531
193628
193729
193845
193931
194028
194132
194240
194333
194435
194531
194637
194746
194849
194962
195056
195170
195268
195368
195493
195572
195688
195783
195883
1959106
1960107
1961127
1962129
1963129
1964122
1965133
1966110
1967112
1968119
1969131
1970140
1971158
1972168
1973188
1974184
1975221
1976205
1977255
1978314
1979323
1980411
1981606
1982617
1983722
19841,065
19851,143
19861,186
19871,402
19881,279
19891,337
19901,398
19911,384
19921,359
19931,383
19941,286
19951,332
19961,473
19971,474
19981,504
19991,583
20001,800
20011,856
20022,032
20032,131
20042,347
20052,575
20062,487
20072,711
20082,862
20092,737
20102,552
20112,676
20122,351
20132,401
20142,568
20152,748
20162,571
20172,520
20182,424
20192,422
20202,461
20211,983
20222,217
20232,105
20242,047