Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Emmanuel.
National Rank (2025)
#179
All-Time Peak Rank
#144 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
91,079
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Emmanuel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Emmanuel
According to SSA data, Emmanuel achieved its highest historical rank of #144 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 2,862 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 26.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Emmanuel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-26.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,862Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:5
1900s:19
1910s:229
1920s:352
1930s:332
1940s:393
1950s:787
1960s:1,219
1970s:2,157
1980s:9,771
1990s:14,176
2000s:23,539
2010s:25,237
2020s:12,863
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEm-ma-n-ue
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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