Emmanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #165 in 2014 with 2,568 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 2,862 births ranking #145. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 74.3%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 748 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.