Imanol
A boy's name with 1,237 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Emmanuel
Imanol is a boy's baby name of Basque origin, the Basque form of Emmanuel meaning 'God is with us,' from the Hebrew Immanu El. It is exclusively a Basque name, marking its bearer as part of one of Europe's most ancient and distinctive cultural groups.
Emmanuel carries deep significance in Christian tradition as a name for the Messiah in Isaiah's prophecy. Imanol gives this sacred name a uniquely regional identity — simultaneously ancient, prophetic, and proudly Basque.
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In the American context, Imanol is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1998–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, Imanol is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #5988), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Imanol was #2001 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5988, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | #7655 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 168 | #6485 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 964 | #1641 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 60 | #4210 | — |
The Story of Imanol
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Imanol is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Imanol are most likely born between 1998 and 2016.
How rare is Imanol?
Only about 1 in every 240,000 babies born in 2024 was named Imanol — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 964 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Imanol by the numbers
- Would fill 26 school buses
- Meeting one Imanol per day would take 3.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | #5988 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7057 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7448 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10125 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11294 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6496 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10111 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10070 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4214 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5134 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5258 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4304 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4563 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3402 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2332 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2215 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1491 |
| 2006 | 188 | #988 |
| 2005 | 84 | #1624 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2001 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024