Emanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #306 in 2012 with 1,097 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,386 births ranking #256. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 56.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 1,729 boys born was named Emanuel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.