Angel Unisex

Popularity: #62 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-jel / /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: messenger; Latin: angelus (messenger)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Angel has roots in both Greek and Latin, deriving from the word 'angelos,' meaning messenger. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with divine beings or spiritual messengers. In Christianity, angels are seen as intermediaries between God and humans, which has contributed to the name's popularity. The name is also used in various forms across different languages and cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Angel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often favored in various cultural communities.

Similar Names

AidenAndersonAngusArcherAsherAdrielArielAlaric

Variants

  • Angelo
  • Angelito

International Variants

  • Ángel (Spanish)
  • Ange (French)
  • Angelo (Italian)

Famous people named Angel

Angel Di Maria is an Argentine professional footballer known for his skills on the field.

Angel Locsin is a Filipino actress and producer recognized for her work in television and film.

Fictional characters named Angel

Angel is a character in the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' franchise, known as a vampire with a soul.

Sibling Suggestions

GabrielMichaelRaphaelSeraphimNoahEliIsaiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Angel was first seen in the United States in 1888. Angel has ranked as high as #44 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Angel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Angel (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,049
22%
TX 1,012
21%
FL 302
6%
NY 203
4%
AZ 188
4%
IL 179
4%
GA 154
3%
NC 143
3%
WA 101
2%
MD 94
2%
TN 91
2%
VA 89
2%
IN 80
2%
PA 70
1%
OK 65
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18888
18905
18915
18965
18997
19006
19079
19089
190910
191013
191112
191226
191330
191437
191530
191663
191755
191855
191970
192085
192170
192290
192382
1924112
1925122
1926130
1927131
1928136
1929131
1930166
1931107
1932125
1933100
1934119
193594
193697
1937103
193891
193986
194090
1941107
1942106
1943117
1944114
1945125
1946137
1947171
1948225
1949185
1950234
1951277
1952313
1953328
1954441
1955433
1956496
1957571
1958529
1959602
1960664
1961669
1962696
1963647
1964697
1965722
1966766
1967772
1968833
1969938
19701,035
19711,001
1972955
19731,049
19741,111
19751,092
19761,139
19771,244
19781,249
19791,304
19801,418
19811,300
19821,442
19831,349
19841,418
19851,561
19861,651
19871,654
19881,828
19892,176
19902,406
19912,685
19923,049
19933,036
19943,477
19953,734
19963,912
19974,514
19984,772
19995,402
20006,306
20016,978
20028,192
20039,161
20049,516
200510,993
200611,602
200711,376
200810,356
20099,851
20108,776
20117,536
20127,024
20136,369
20146,313
20156,114
20165,561
20175,274
20185,064
20194,914
20204,524
20214,716
20225,098
20234,890
20244,964