Angel
Angel is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Messenger or heavenly envoy.
Origin and history
Angel is derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning messenger or envoy. While historically used as a masculine name in Greek, Spanish, and Latin cultures, it gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a popular choice for boys in the U.S. today.
Popularity in the United States
265,886 babies in the United States have been named Angel since 1880. It ranks #141 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #65.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- AZ (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 8 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 391 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,089 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,088 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,377 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,224 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,404 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,178 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,798 |
| 1990-2000 | 36,990 |
| 2000-2010 | 94,334 |
| 2010-2019 | 62,959 |
| 2020-2029 | 28,990 |
Famous people named Angel
- Angel Di Maria: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Angel Cabrera: Golfer
Fun facts
- The term 'angelos' was used in the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible to describe divine messengers.
- Angel has consistently ranked among the top 100 names for boys in the United States throughout the 2000s.