Angus Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-gus / ˈæŋɡəsScottish; 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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 | |
VA | 6 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 17 |
1881 | 9 |
1882 | 24 |
1883 | 17 |
1884 | 15 |
1885 | 14 |
1886 | 15 |
1887 | 16 |
1888 | 14 |
1889 | 14 |
1890 | 21 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 14 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 13 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 14 |
1897 | 15 |
1898 | 13 |
1899 | 17 |
1900 | 14 |
1901 | 9 |
1902 | 15 |
1903 | 13 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 11 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 11 |
1908 | 7 |
1909 | 20 |
1910 | 20 |
1911 | 23 |
1912 | 28 |
1913 | 38 |
1914 | 59 |
1915 | 72 |
1916 | 63 |
1917 | 54 |
1918 | 67 |
1919 | 72 |
1920 | 61 |
1921 | 69 |
1922 | 68 |
1923 | 72 |
1924 | 61 |
1925 | 63 |
1926 | 88 |
1927 | 69 |
1928 | 64 |
1929 | 45 |
1930 | 46 |
1931 | 52 |
1932 | 40 |
1933 | 37 |
1934 | 45 |
1935 | 31 |
1936 | 32 |
1937 | 38 |
1938 | 40 |
1939 | 33 |
1940 | 41 |
1941 | 41 |
1942 | 37 |
1943 | 43 |
1944 | 34 |
1945 | 42 |
1946 | 41 |
1947 | 36 |
1948 | 50 |
1949 | 40 |
1950 | 37 |
1951 | 32 |
1952 | 36 |
1953 | 34 |
1954 | 39 |
1955 | 39 |
1956 | 34 |
1957 | 34 |
1958 | 22 |
1959 | 38 |
1960 | 34 |
1961 | 27 |
1962 | 25 |
1963 | 37 |
1964 | 30 |
1965 | 23 |
1966 | 24 |
1967 | 34 |
1968 | 20 |
1969 | 30 |
1970 | 33 |
1971 | 35 |
1972 | 31 |
1973 | 28 |
1974 | 30 |
1975 | 34 |
1976 | 27 |
1977 | 28 |
1978 | 28 |
1979 | 33 |
1980 | 31 |
1981 | 38 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 37 |
1984 | 31 |
1985 | 36 |
1986 | 34 |
1987 | 37 |
1988 | 37 |
1989 | 47 |
1990 | 37 |
1991 | 61 |
1992 | 56 |
1993 | 62 |
1994 | 71 |
1995 | 78 |
1996 | 106 |
1997 | 92 |
1998 | 96 |
1999 | 95 |
2000 | 95 |
2001 | 119 |
2002 | 83 |
2003 | 109 |
2004 | 102 |
2005 | 99 |
2006 | 126 |
2007 | 106 |
2008 | 91 |
2009 | 112 |
2010 | 87 |
2011 | 68 |
2012 | 84 |
2013 | 82 |
2014 | 108 |
2015 | 88 |
2016 | 76 |
2017 | 95 |
2018 | 84 |
2019 | 84 |
2020 | 69 |
2021 | 63 |
2022 | 86 |
2023 | 77 |
2024 | 68 |