Emanuel
boy name#574 in 2025Emanuel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #211 in 1880, ranks #574 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#574
rank today
#211
peak (1880)
513
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #261 |
| 1890s | #264 |
| 1900s | #265 |
| 1910s | #264 |
| 1920s | #320 |
| 1930s | #394 |
| 1940s | #451 |
| 1950s | #473 |
| 1960s | #530 |
| 1970s | #523 |
| 1980s | #381 |
| 1990s | #364 |
| 2000s | #282 |
| 2010s | #348 |
| 2020s | #489 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emanuel has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 43,000 people named Emanuel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emanuel alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emanuel in 2025?
- Emanuel ranks #574 among US boy names in 2025, with 513 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emanuel most popular?
- Emanuel peaked in 1880, reaching #211 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emanuel with classmates?
- Emanuel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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