Emmanuel is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #179 in 2025 with 2,035 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 2,862 births ranking #145. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 38.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 839 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.