Angel
Angel is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Messenger or divine messenger.
Origin and history
Angel is derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning 'messenger'. While historically used predominantly for males, it gained significant popularity as a feminine name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a classic, cross-gender name with strong modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
100,288 babies in the United States have been named Angel since 1880. It ranks #376 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #494.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 169 |
| 1930-1940 | 163 |
| 1940-1950 | 371 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,091 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,532 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,814 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,736 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,501 |
| 2000-2010 | 25,445 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,642 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,724 |
Famous people named Angel
- Angel Coulby: Actress
- Angel McCoughtry: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Angie, Ange
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Greek word 'angelos', which originally referred to a herald or messenger.
- Angel is used for both females and males in the United States, maintaining a distinct presence for both sexes.