How Many People Are Named Emanuel?

Complete statistics for the name Emanuel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Emanuel
Rare
Hebrew

Emanuel means 'God is with us' and it's pretty rare, with only 1 in 7,812 Americans sharing this name. There are around 42,242 people named Emanuel living in the US today, and a big chunk of them, 49%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~6,195
Living in US
1 in 53,503
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is with us
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Compassionate Inspired Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

103,350
Worldwide Bearers
#1,687
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13,107
🇺🇬 Uganda
11,853
🇰🇪 Kenya
9,712
🇦🇷 Argentina
8,578
🇮🇱 Israel
5,266
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,491
🇩🇪 Germany
4,264
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,570
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,979
🇨🇱 Chile
2,182

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
42,145 (100%)
♀ Female
96 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
26,779
Would be under 30 (49%)
12,621
Would be 30–60 (23%)
14,864
Would be over 60 (27%)

All 54,264 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Emanuel Through the Generations

Emanuel has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2007 with 1,386 births. Today, it's considered a rare name, with an estimated 42,242 people bearing it across the United States. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Emanuel's followers are young, with 26,779 under 30, while 12,621 are between 30 and 60, and 14,864 are over 60. This trend suggests that Emanuel is a name that's becoming less popular among new parents but remains cherished by those who already carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7,403
New York 6,669
Texas 4,852
Florida 3,277
Illinois 2,538
Pennsylvania 2,534
Georgia 2,167
New Jersey 1,927
North Carolina 1,732
Ohio 1,378

✨ Similar Names to Emanuel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emanuel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Emanuel

How Many People Have the Name Emanuel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,195 people in the United States currently share the name Emanuel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,503 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Emanuel a Common or Rare Name?

Emanuel is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Emanuel Mean?

Emanuel means "God is with us" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Emanuel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Emanuel Most Popular?

The name Emanuel reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,386 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Emanuel?

Approximately 6,195 people named Emanuel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,195. That works out to roughly 1 in 53,503 Americans.

Is Emanuel a rare name?

Emanuel is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,503 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emanuel mean?

Emanuel means "God is with us" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Emanuel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Emanuel are male and 0% are female.

When was Emanuel most popular?

Emanuel peaked in 2007 with 1,386 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,195
All-Time Births6,195
1 in X1 in 53,503
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,687
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.