Angela
Angela is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Messenger or heavenly messenger.
Origin and history
Angela is derived from the Late Latin name Angelus, which originates from the Greek word angelos meaning messenger. Though predominantly given to females in the United States, it has historical male usage, particularly in Italian and Hispanic cultures as a variant of Angelo or Ángel. Male usage in the U.S. was most visible in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,135 babies in the United States have been named Angela since 1880. It ranks #2795 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 404 |
| 1970-1980 | 771 |
| 1980-1990 | 483 |
| 1990-2000 | 141 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Angela
- Angela Badalamenti: Composer, Musician
Nicknames
Angie, Ange
Fun facts
- While predominantly female in English-speaking regions, male usage historically stems from European and Latin American naming traditions.
- The root word angelos originally referred generally to any envoy or messenger before gaining religious significance.