How Popular (or Rare) was Emmanuel in 1998?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#213
1998 Rank
1,504
1998 Births
#144
Best Rank (2009)
2,862
Peak Year (2008)
67,653
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,271
Rarity Factor (1998)
Popularity Position
Top 2%
Among US boys' names in 1998
Moderately Popular · 1 in 1,271 births

📊 The Emmanuel Story

Emmanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #213 in 1998 with 1,504 recorded births. This places Emmanuel in the top 2% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 2,862 births ranking #145. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 1,271 boys born was named Emmanuel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin  |  Meaning: God is with us

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.

Did you know?Emmanuel and Immanuel are closely related forms of the same deeply rooted biblical name.
Similar namesDaniel, Elias, Gabriel, Isaiah, Samuel

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