Everything about the name EMMAUEL

Meaning, origin, history

Emmanuel is a name of Hebrew origin that means "God with us". It is composed of the Hebrew words "Immanu" meaning "with us" and "El" meaning "God". The name Emmanuel has been used throughout history, most notably in Christianity as it was prophesied by Isaiah that a virgin would conceive and bear a son named Immanuel, who would be considered God with us. This prophecy is referenced in the New Testament of the Bible where it is believed to refer to Jesus Christ. Throughout history, Emmanuel has been used as a male given name and has also been used as a surname. It is a popular name in many cultures around the world and its popularity has surged in recent years, particularly in France and Belgium. Despite its religious significance, Emmanuel remains a unisex name that is often chosen for its meaning and sound rather than its biblical connotations.

See also

ChristianityJewish

Popularity of the name EMMAUEL since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided for the name Emmanuel in the United States:

* In the early 1980s, there was a gradual increase in the number of newborns named Emmanuel: + Only 5 babies were named Emmanuel in 1980. + By 1984, this number had increased to 6 babies. + The popularity peaked in 1985 with 13 babies being given the name Emmanuel. * However, the trend began to decline after the peak year: + In 1986, there were 8 births for boys named Emmanuel. + This number fell further to 7 births in 1987 and 6 births in both 1988 and 1992. * After a significant decrease in popularity over the next two decades, there was a slight resurgence in the use of this name: + In 2009, the number of babies named Emmanuel reached 6 again.

Overall, according to these statistics, Emmanuel was most popular as a baby boy's name in the United States during the mid-1980s. The total number of births with this name from 1980 to 2009 was 60 boys across these years.