Emmanuel
Peaked at #144 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1898, Emmanuel has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Emmanuel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4592
in 1986
Last ranked
#16024
in 2022
Years tracked
39
1978–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1978, Emmanuel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #4592 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Emmanuel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #16024.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #16,024 | 5 |
| 2021 | #13,998 | 6 |
| 2020 | #15,821 | 5 |
| 2019 | #16,262 | 5 |
| 2016 | #13,329 | 7 |
| 2015 | #15,068 | 6 |
| 2014 | #12,268 | 8 |
| 2013 | #17,359 | 5 |
Emmanuel — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#144
in 2009
Current rank
#181
in 2024
Years tracked
119
1898–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1898, Emmanuel reached its peak popularity for boys in 2009, ranking #144 nationally with 2,737 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #165 (2014) to #181 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Emmanuel ranks #181 nationally for boys, with 2,047 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #181 | 2,047 |
| 2023 | #173 | 2,105 |
| 2022 | #170 | 2,217 |
| 2021 | #191 | 1,983 |
| 2020 | #151 | 2,461 |
| 2019 | #164 | 2,422 |
| 2018 | #159 | 2,424 |
| 2017 | #155 | 2,520 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Emmanuel most popular?
Emmanuel was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #144 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Emmanuel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Emmanuel?
At least 89,392 babies have been recorded with the name Emmanuel in the US since 1898, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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