The nameImmanuel

Immanuel is a biblical name meaning "God is with us".

Meaning

Immanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu El, "God with us".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

Immanuel appears in the prophecy of Isaiah. The philosopher Immanuel Kant is its most famous bearer.

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Popularity of the name Immanuel

Immanuel in the United States

1209thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2015peak year (239 births)
5,973babies named Immanuel in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Immanuel was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,027 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Immanuel. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Immanuel in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 168 births a year on average, against 214 in the five years before.

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Sibling names for Immanuel

Names from the same generation as Immanuel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Immanuel mean?

Immanuel comes from the Hebrew Immanu El, "God with us".

What is the origin of the name Immanuel?

Hebrew.

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

Immanuel is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Immanuel?

In 2024, Immanuel was the 1209th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 167 births.

What are the variants of the name Immanuel?

Variants and related names of Immanuel include Emanuel and Emmanuel.

What are good sibling names for Immanuel?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jana, Dina, Dalila and Marielle for a sister, Simeon, Eliot, Reuben and Zakaria for a brother.

Who are famous people named Immanuel?

Immanuel Kant, philosopher; Immanuel Wallerstein, sociologist.