Total births
1,432
Unisex name · since 1975
Emmanuelle
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 1,432 babies named Emmanuelle, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4144
- among girls today
- 1,432
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
1,432 babies have been named Emmanuelle since 1975, making it today's #4144 unisex name.
Emmanuelle has 1,432 recorded births among girls since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4144 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #4144 among girls today
- 1,432 born since 1975
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emmanuelle is currently the #4144 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 1,432 born since 1975, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4144
- among girls today
- 1,432
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Emmanuelle vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4144
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Emmanuelle was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
62 babies were named Emmanuelle in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Emmanuelle compares
1,432 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Emmanuelle's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emmanuelle | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,432 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Emmanuelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emmanuelle's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emmanuelle at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,144
Active since
1975
Emmanuelle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Emmanuelle popularity over time - boys
290 total births recorded since 1982 (Emmanuelle as boys' name)
Emmanuelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emmanuelle's strongest decade.
513 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Emmanuelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 107
1980s
107 births
- 1990s
1990s
243 births
- 2000s
2000s
317 births
- 2010s
2010s
513 births
- 2020s
2020s
220 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 513 births (36% of all-time use).
How Emmanuelle compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Emmanuelle's total volume
Emmanuelle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Emmanuelle by state
Where Emmanuelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 213 | 14.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 164 | 11.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 25 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 24 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Emmanuelle's total US births 14.9%
Even split
213 of 1,432 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emmanuelle? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 1,432 babies named Emmanuelle. Today it holds rank #4144 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 62 births.
When was Emmanuelle most popular? ▼
Emmanuelle was most popular in the 2010s decade with 513 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Emmanuelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emmanuelle are California (213 births), New York (164 births), Florida (25 births).
Is Emmanuelle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Emmanuelle is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,432 births, and as a boy's name it has 290 births.
How long has the name Emmanuelle been used? ▼
Emmanuelle has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emmanuelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emma, Emmy, Emmie, Emmalee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emmanuelle's data
- Emmanuelle's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (513 total births) through the 2020s (220) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Emmanuelles (213 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emmanuelle
Nearby Names Like Emmanuelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emmanuelle
Emma Girl
#2 776,439 births
Emmy Girl
#453 12,963 births
Emmie Girl
#737 10,387 births
Emmalee Girl
#2783 9,008 births
Emmalyn Girl
#1125 8,847 births
Compare Emmanuelle side by side: Emmanuelle vs Emma Emmanuelle vs Emmy Emmanuelle vs Emmie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emmanuelle: #4144 Unisex Name - 1,432 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emmanuelle. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emmanuelle draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.