Emmanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #279 in 2025 with 161 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 294 births ranking #172. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,689 boys born was named Emmanuel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Emmanuel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "God is with us". It has strong spiritual depth and a polished, international sound.
The name is especially important in Jewish and Christian tradition through the Book of Isaiah and later Christian use. It remains widely used across many languages and cultures.