Anjel Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-jel / ˈændʒəlSpanish; English
Meaning
Spanish: messenger; English: angel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anjel is a variant of the name Angel, which has roots in both Spanish and English. In Spanish, it is commonly used as a masculine name, while in English, it can be used for any gender. The name is associated with the concept of angels in various religious traditions, symbolizing messengers or protectors. Its popularity has fluctuated over the years, often influenced by cultural trends and media.
Trend Summary
The name Anjel has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often overshadowed by its more common variant, Angel.
Similar Names
Variants
- Angel
- Ange
International Variants
- Ángel (Spanish)
- Ange (French)
- Angelo (Italian)
Famous people named Anjel
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anjel was first seen in the United States in 1954. Anjel has ranked as high as #1253 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Anjel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anjel (2016)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1954 | 5 |
1961 | 5 |
1970 | 6 |
1971 | 5 |
1972 | 5 |
1973 | 9 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 5 |
1978 | 6 |
1980 | 5 |
1981 | 6 |
1985 | 9 |
1986 | 7 |
1987 | 15 |
1988 | 5 |
1989 | 10 |
1990 | 13 |
1991 | 20 |
1992 | 14 |
1993 | 17 |
1994 | 17 |
1995 | 18 |
1996 | 26 |
1997 | 24 |
1998 | 21 |
1999 | 24 |
2000 | 26 |
2001 | 43 |
2002 | 35 |
2003 | 68 |
2004 | 38 |
2005 | 63 |
2006 | 64 |
2007 | 56 |
2008 | 59 |
2009 | 48 |
2010 | 52 |
2011 | 42 |
2012 | 32 |
2013 | 30 |
2014 | 34 |
2015 | 27 |
2016 | 19 |
2017 | 20 |
2018 | 24 |
2019 | 17 |
2020 | 15 |
2021 | 15 |
2022 | 22 |
2023 | 15 |
2024 | 13 |