Emmanuel
How to say it: ih-MAN-yoo-ul · /ɪˈmænjuəl/
From Hebrew 'Immanuel' meaning 'God is with us'. A biblical name of deep theological significance.
Emmanuel was the 147th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,035 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #175 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #147 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,035 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,220 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #175 |
| In France, 2025 | #310 among boys’ names, 145 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emmanuel rose to a high in the 2010s. Remaining close to that peak with solid use, it is still expected to slip.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a biblical background, Emmanuel feels strong and travels well. Gabriel shares its style and Manny is a common short form.
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Nicknames
- Manny
- Manu
- Em
Honouring a Emmanuel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emmanuel is about 1 in 51.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #310 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #281. Ireland: #294.
Famous people named Emmanuel
- Emmanuel Adebayor (born 1984)Togolese soccer player
- Emmanuel Petit (born 1970)French footballer
- Emmanuel Eboué (born 1983)Ivorian footballer
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