Emmanuelle
Every Emmanuelle since 1975 — 1,722 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmanuelle
Emmanuelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,802 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,722 American babies have been named Emmanuelle — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emmanuelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmanuelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,802 | 5 | #12,583 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,140 | — | — |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,679 | — | — |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,144 | — | — |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,635 | — | — |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,107 | — | — |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,469 | 7 | #10,053 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,022 | 6 | #11,183 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,358 | 5 | #12,857 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,147 | — | — |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,101 | — | — |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,791 | 8 | #9,024 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,089 | 8 | #9,036 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,813 | 9 | #8,360 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,022 | — | — |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,429 | 11 | #7,220 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,041 | 9 | #8,512 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,389 | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,579 | 9 | #8,395 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,983 | 12 | #6,591 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,215 | 9 | #7,830 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,748 | 15 | #5,329 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,053 | 9 | #7,429 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,674 | 13 | #5,501 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,651 | 8 | #7,760 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,011 | 8 | #7,661 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,568 | 10 | #5,624 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,537 | 10 | #5,112 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,785 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,855 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,294 | — | — |
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Famous people named Emmanuelle
- Emmanuelle Riva Actor · 1927–2017
- Emmanuelle Arsan Writer · 1932–2005
- Emmanuelle Béart Actor · b. 1963
- Emmanuelle Seigner Actor · b. 1966
- Emmanuelle Chriqui Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmanuelle in 2025?
Emmanuelle ranked #4,802 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmanuelle?
1,722 babies have been named Emmanuelle in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmanuelle most popular?
Emmanuelle peaked in 2012, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Emmanuelle a boy or girl name?
Emmanuelle is used for both: about 83% of babies named Emmanuelle have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Emmanuelle rising or falling?
Emmanuelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emmanuelle?
Well-known people named Emmanuelle include Emmanuelle Riva (actor), Emmanuelle Arsan (writer), Emmanuelle Béart (actor).