Declining since 2013, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmanuelle since 1975
Babies named Emmanuelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 | 0 |
| 1980s | 107 | 34 |
| 1990s | 243 | 90 |
| 2000s | 317 | 107 |
| 2010s | 513 | 54 |
| 2020s | 220 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Emmanuelle, the French feminine form of Emmanuel, carries the profound meaning 'God is with us' from its Hebrew origin. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1975, it saw its peak popularity in 2012. Since 2013, however, its usage has been in a falling trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 4758th with an incidence of 1 in 57,402 births. The name is most common in California, reflecting a concentration in culturally diverse and French-influenced regions. Emmanuelle's soft, romantic sound and strong religious heritage give it a distinctive character among feminine names, balancing traditional roots with a modern French flair.
Emmanuelle is the French feminine form of Emmanuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning 'God is with us.' The name appears in the Book of Isaiah as a prophetic name, and is associated in Christian tradition with Jesus Christ. In France, it has been used since the Middle Ages, and Emmanuelle gained prominence as a given name in the 20th century.
Where Emmanuelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emmanuelle” around the world
Where Emmanuelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Quebec
18
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Manu, Elle
Sibling names for Emmanuelle
Names that share Emmanuelle's style, for a brother or sister.
