Angus Boy

Popularity: #856 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-gus / ˈæŋɡəs

Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning

Scottish: One choice; Gaelic: A measure of strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Angus is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Aonghas. It has been borne by several notable figures in Scottish history, including saints and kings. The name is often associated with strength and valor, reflecting its etymological roots. Angus has remained a traditional name in Scotland and has gained some popularity in other English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Angus has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aonghas
  • Aongus

International Variants

  • Angus (English)
  • Aonghas (Irish)

Famous people named Angus

Angus Young is the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band AC/DC.

Angus MacGyver is a fictional character in the television series 'MacGyver', known for his resourcefulness.

Angus T. Jones is an American actor best known for his role on the television series 'Two and a Half Men'.

Angus Deaton is a British-American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2015.

Fictional characters named Angus

Angus is a character in the animated film 'Brave', serving as the horse of the protagonist Merida.

Angus is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', often depicted as a warrior.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Angus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Angus has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Washington, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Angus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Angus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
35%
VA 6
35%
NY 5
29%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188017
18819
188224
188317
188415
188514
188615
188716
188814
188914
189021
189111
189214
189310
189413
189515
189614
189715
189813
189917
190014
19019
190215
190313
190417
190511
190611
190711
19087
190920
191020
191123
191228
191338
191459
191572
191663
191754
191867
191972
192061
192169
192268
192372
192461
192563
192688
192769
192864
192945
193046
193152
193240
193337
193445
193531
193632
193738
193840
193933
194041
194141
194237
194343
194434
194542
194641
194736
194850
194940
195037
195132
195236
195334
195439
195539
195634
195734
195822
195938
196034
196127
196225
196337
196430
196523
196624
196734
196820
196930
197033
197135
197231
197328
197430
197534
197627
197728
197828
197933
198031
198138
198232
198337
198431
198536
198634
198737
198837
198947
199037
199161
199256
199362
199471
199578
1996106
199792
199896
199995
200095
2001119
200283
2003109
2004102
200599
2006126
2007106
200891
2009112
201087
201168
201284
201382
2014108
201588
201676
201795
201884
201984
202069
202163
202286
202377
202468