Angela Girl

Popularity: #263 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: messenger of God; Latin: angel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Angela is derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning 'messenger'. It became popular in the Christian tradition due to its association with angels. The name has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and other Latin-speaking countries. Angela has also been a common name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.

Trend Summary

Angela was most popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

Angelica, Amanda, Ariana, Allegra, Anastasia, Alyssa, Ava, Adele

Variants

  • Angelina
  • Angie
  • Angelique

International Variants

  • Angela (Italian)
  • Angélique (French)
  • Ángela (Spanish)
  • Anjela (Slavic)

Famous people named Angela

Angela Merkel is a German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021.

Angela Lansbury was a British-American actress known for her roles in film, television, and theater, particularly in 'Murder, She Wrote'.

Angela Davis is an American political activist, scholar, and author known for her involvement in the civil rights movement.

Angela Bassett is an American actress and director recognized for her performances in films such as 'What's Love Got to Do with It'.

Fictional characters named Angela

Angela Chase is the main character in the television series 'My So-Called Life', exploring the challenges of adolescence.

Angela Abar is a character in the television series 'Watchmen', known for her role as a detective in a world of masked vigilantes.

Sibling Suggestions

IsabellaGabriellaSophiaVictoriaOliviaElena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Angela was first seen in the United States in 1880. Angela has ranked as high as #17 nationally which occurred in 1971 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Angela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Angela (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 222
21%
CA 193
18%
FL 56
5%
NY 44
4%
AZ 43
4%
GA 40
4%
IL 40
4%
NJ 32
3%
NC 31
3%
VA 27
3%
MD 25
2%
PA 24
2%
TN 24
2%
CO 22
2%
OK 20
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18807
18819
188224
188322
188420
188518
188624
188733
188833
188942
189045
189129
189263
189367
189464
189570
189660
189795
189898
189980
1900107
190189
1902116
1903132
1904124
1905148
1906123
1907174
1908183
1909204
1910260
1911292
1912398
1913447
1914590
1915698
1916716
1917742
1918721
1919654
1920665
1921671
1922641
1923666
1924600
1925560
1926572
1927601
1928621
1929676
1930639
1931619
1932608
1933577
1934627
1935618
1936595
1937784
1938717
1939734
1940726
1941822
19421,016
1943933
19441,008
19451,057
19461,280
19471,648
19481,801
19491,967
19502,057
19512,137
19522,642
19533,185
19543,543
19553,895
19565,033
19575,326
19585,766
19596,773
19608,682
196110,841
196211,663
196313,278
196416,257
196518,752
196618,535
196719,551
196820,671
196921,062
197024,930
197125,900
197223,562
197320,898
197422,803
197523,360
197622,039
197720,999
197820,518
197920,257
198017,967
198115,926
198215,002
198313,218
198411,292
198510,225
19869,269
19878,581
19887,915
19897,199
19906,666
19915,802
19925,079
19934,572
19944,414
19954,119
19963,867
19973,652
19983,369
19993,632
20003,829
20013,914
20023,715
20033,320
20043,162
20052,897
20062,926
20072,756
20082,542
20092,258
20101,916
20111,678
20121,640
20131,651
20141,737
20151,491
20161,511
20171,351
20181,242
20191,271
20201,189
20211,282
20221,321
20231,213
20241,117