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How Many People Are Named Emmanuel?
Estimated people named Emmanuel living in the U.S. today
86,138
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 89,392
- Peak year: 2008 (2,868 births)
- Estimated living today: 86,138
Emmanuel by age group — who carries the name today?
Emmanuel popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Emmanuel
Emmanuel has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 89,392 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 86,138 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,968 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Emmanuels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Emmanuel in the US?
An estimated 86,138 people named Emmanuel are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Emmanuel rare — about 1 in 3,968 Americans.
Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Emmanuel is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Emmanuel most popular?
Emmanuel peaked in 2008, when 2,868 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Emmanuel?
Emmanuel ranks #603 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).