Unisex · #5,006 in 2026

Emmanuelle

Emmanuelle is a feminine given name of French origin. Notable people with the given name include:Emmanuelle Antille, Swiss video artist Emmanuelle Arsan (1932–2005), Thai-French novelist Emmanuelle Atienza (2006–2025), Filipino-Taiwanese social media influencer Emmanuelle Béart, French actress Emanuella Carlbeck (1829–1901), Swedish social reformer Emmanuelle Charpentier, French researcher in…

Current Rank
#5,006
Peak Rank
#2,529 (2012)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-36%
👧 Girl peak #2,529 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #4,341 (285 total)
👧As Girl Name
1975
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#2529
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
52
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
2019
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#4341
Peak Rank
285
Total Count
32
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Emmanuelle

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Emmanuelle is a feminine given name of French origin. Notable people with the given name include:Emmanuelle Antille, Swiss video artist Emmanuelle Arsan (1932–2005), Thai-French novelist Emmanuelle Atienza (2006–2025), Filipino-Taiwanese social media influencer Emmanuelle Béart, French actress Emanuella Carlbeck (1829–1901), Swedish social reformer Emmanuelle Charpentier, French researcher in…

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The Story of Emmanuelle

As a girl name

Emmanuelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 62 Emmanuelles were born — ranking #2,804 that year. As of 2026, Emmanuelle ranks #5,006 for girls with 26 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 1K Emmanuelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Emmanuelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 16 Emmanuelles were born — ranking #4,341 that year. As of 2026, Emmanuelle ranks #9,752 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 285 Emmanuelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Emmanuelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emmanuelle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmanuelle

What does the name Emmanuelle mean?
Emmanuelle is a feminine given name of French origin. Notable people with the given name include:Emmanuelle Antille, Swiss video artist Emmanuelle Arsan (1932–2005), Thai-French novelist Emmanuelle Atienza (2006–2025), Filipino-Taiwanese social media influencer Emmanuelle Béart, French actress Emanuella Carlbeck (1829–1901), Swedish social reformer Emmanuelle Charpentier, French researcher in…
How popular is Emmanuelle in 2026?
In 2026, Emmanuelle ranks #5,006 among girls' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.
When was Emmanuelle most popular?
Emmanuelle reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,529 that year with 62 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Emmanuelle most popular?
Emmanuelle has historically been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Emmanuelle.
Is Emmanuelle a unisex name?
Yes — Emmanuelle is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 84% of Emmanuelles assigned female and 16% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Emmanuelle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emmanuelle include Blaine, Taylore, Tapanga. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emmanuelle

Emmanuelle is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Emmanuelle's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,529. Use the chart and map above to compare Emmanuelle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.