A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Emanuele since 1914
Babies named Emanuele per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1973, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emanuele's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Emanuele is the Italian form of Emmanuel, a name with deep biblical roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, though it has never been a common choice in the United States. The name reached its peak usage in 1936, aligning with a period when Italian immigration and cultural influence were strong. In recent years, the name has been rising in popularity since 2022, though it remains rare. Emanuele is predominantly used by families with Italian heritage, and its revival reflects a broader trend of rediscovering traditional European names outside their home countries.
Emanuele is the Italian form of Immanuel, which derives from the Hebrew phrase עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanu'el), meaning 'God is with us.' The name appears in the Book of Isaiah as a prophetic name. It entered Italian usage through the Christian tradition and has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, often in honor of the biblical prophecy.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Manu, Manuel, Lele
Sibling names for Emanuele
Names that share Emanuele's style, for a brother or sister.
