Angelee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-juh-lee /ˈændʒəli/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: Angel-like; French: Messenger
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Angelee is derived from the Latin word "angelus," which means "messenger" or "angel." This Latin term itself is rooted in the Greek word "angelos," which carries the same meaning. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Old French form "ange," which was adopted into Middle English as "angel." The name has evolved over centuries, with various forms appearing in different cultures, often associated with divine or celestial beings, reflecting a significant spiritual and religious connotation.
Historically, the concept of angels is prominent in various religious texts, including the Bible, where angels are depicted as messengers of God. The name's association with angels has made it a popular choice in Christian contexts, particularly during the medieval period when names derived from biblical figures and saints gained prominence.
The name has also been linked to various saints, such as Saint Michael the Archangel, who is venerated in Christianity and has inspired numerous works of art and literature throughout the centuries. Culturally, the name Angelee embodies notions of purity, guidance, and protection, resonating with the qualities attributed to angels in religious and spiritual traditions.
The feminine form of the name, often seen as a variation of Angela or Angelica, carries similar meanings and has been embraced in various cultures. The enduring appeal of names associated with angelic figures reflects a broader human fascination with the divine and the desire for protection and benevolence, ensuring the name's continued relevance in various contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Angelee was first seen in the United States in 1923.
Angelee has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Utah.
In the past 5 years the name Angelee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Angelee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Angelee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Angelee (2019)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Angelee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |