Imanuel

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 342 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#11417 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Immanuel: A figure whose birth is prophesied in the Book of Isaiah in the Bible this figure, regarded by Christians as the Messiah or Christ

Imanuel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant of Emmanuel or Immanuel — meaning 'God is with us.' In the Hebrew Bible, Immanuel appears in Isaiah 7:14 as a prophetic sign; in Christian tradition, the name is applied to Jesus as a fulfillment of that prophecy, making it one of Christianity's most sacred names.

With over 340 births in SSA records, Imanuel is a genuine American variant — carrying the profound theological promise of divine presence in a more phonetically direct spelling.

EtymologyShow more

Imanuel first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1984. First appearing in the 1980s, Imanuel emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

#11417

Current Rank

342

Total births

Since 1984

2004

Peak year

19 births

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Popularity Over Time

Imanuel was #4482 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11417, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1984Peak: 2004 (19 births)Current: #11417

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Imanuel
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	49	#8413	▼
2010s	106	#7769	▼
2000s	135	#6098	▲
1990s	47	#8544	▲
1980s	5	#6726	—

The Story of Imanuel

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2004, Imanuel is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Imanuel are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.

How rare is Imanuel?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Imanuel — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1984, peaked in the 2000s with 135 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Imanuel by the numbers

Would fill 7 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1984–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Imanuel
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11417	-3 (-33.3%)
2023	9	#8495	-3 (-25.0%)
2022	12	#6975	-2 (-14.3%)
2021	14	#6151	+6 (75.0%)
2020	8	#9025	-1 (-11.1%)
2019	9	#8452	-1 (-10.0%)
2018	10	#7815	-3 (-23.1%)
2017	13	#6452	+4 (44.4%)
2016	9	#8394	+2 (28.6%)
2015	7	#9958	0
2014	7	#10038	-9 (-56.3%)
2013	16	#5491	+5 (45.5%)
2012	11	#7228	-3 (-21.4%)
2011	14	#6059	+4 (40.0%)
2010	10	#7799	0
2009	10	#7919	-1 (-9.1%)
2008	11	#7390	-5 (-31.3%)
2007	16	#5520	-1 (-5.9%)
2006	17	#5168	+1 (6.3%)
2005	16	#5124	-3 (-15.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imanuel a boy's or girl's name?

Imanuel is primarily a boy's name.

When was Imanuel most popular?

Imanuel reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 19 births that year. It is currently ranked #11417 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Imanuel?

Imanuel is currently ranked #11417 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 342 babies since 1984.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2024