Imanol
Every Imanol since 1998 — 1,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Imanol
Imanol is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,502 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,246 American babies have been named Imanol. Its peak came in 2006, when 188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Imanol stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Imanol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,502 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,012 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,063 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,451 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,134 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,299 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,500 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,114 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,071 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,214 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,135 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,258 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,305 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,565 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,403 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2,332 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,215 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,491 |
| 2006 | 188 | #988 |
| 2005 | 84 | #1,624 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,001 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1,442 |
| 2002 | 100 | #1,329 |
| 2001 | 169 | #922 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,068 |
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Famous people named Imanol
- Imanol Arias Actor · b. 1956
- Imanol Agirretxe Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Imanol in 2025?
Imanol ranked #8,502 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Imanol?
1,246 babies have been named Imanol in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Imanol most popular?
Imanol peaked in 2006, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Imanol a boy or girl name?
Imanol is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Imanol rising or falling?
Imanol is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Imanol?
Well-known people named Imanol include Imanol Arias (actor), Imanol Agirretxe (soccer player).