Emanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #281 in 2010 with 1,196 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,386 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 70.6%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 1,604 boys born was named Emanuel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.