Rising since 1988.
Popularity of Imanuel since 1984
Babies named Imanuel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 135 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Imanuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is with us,' a direct variant of Emmanuel with strong biblical roots. Its first recorded use in U.S. data was in 1984, and its trajectory shows a slow rise since 1988, peaking in 2004. The name remains rare, not cracking the top 1000 in any year, and has no top states where it is especially concentrated. This gentle ascent reflects a modest but steady preference among families seeking a traditional Hebrew name with a spelling that stands slightly apart from the more common Emmanuel or Immanuel. Imanuel offers a distinctive yet historically grounded choice, carrying the same timeless meaning while feeling less conventional.
Imanuel is a Hebrew name from the elements 'immanu' (with us) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God is with us.' It is a variant of Emmanuel, appearing in the Old Testament (Isaiah 7:14) as a prophetic name. The name has been used among Jewish and Christian communities, with its English form Emmanuel becoming more common in the Anglophone world.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Iman, Manny, El
Sibling names for Imanuel
Names that share Imanuel's style, for a brother or sister.
