Immanuel

Immanuel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 167 boys in the United States.

Immanuel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Immanuel

Immanuel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Immanuel first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #893 in 2001, and in 2024 167 babies received the name — 5,973 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Immanuel in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#893 in 2001
Peak year
2015
Babies named Immanuel in 2024
167
Total since 1880
5,973

Immanuel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1053 in 2003
Babies named Immanuel in 2025
25
Total since 1996
454

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Immanuel mean?

The meaning of Immanuel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Immanuel a boy or girl name?

Immanuel is a boy name. In 2024, 167 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Immanuel?

Immanuel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Immanuel?

Immanuel first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #893 in 2001, and 167 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].