Angeles
Angeles is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Angels.
Origin and history
Angeles is a feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from the title 'María de los Ángeles' (Mary of the Angels). It has maintained a steady presence in the United States, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities. The name carries classical religious and poetic roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,421 babies in the United States have been named Angeles since 1880. It ranks #3032 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.6 %)
- TX (27.1 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 118 |
| 1990-2000 | 620 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,619 |
| 2010-2019 | 550 |
| 2020-2029 | 256 |
Famous people named Angeles
- Ángeles Mastretta: Author, Journalist
- Ángeles Caso: Writer, Historian
Nicknames
Angie, Angy
Fun facts
- The name originated as a shortened form of 'Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles' (Our Lady of the Angels).
- Etymologically, it traces back to the ancient Greek word 'angelos', meaning messenger.