Angelic
Angelic is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Like an angel, heavenly, or messenger-like.
Origin and history
Angelic is an English feminine name derived from the Latin 'angelicus', which traces back to the Greek word for messenger. It functions as a direct adjective name signifying heavenly or angel-like qualities. While less common than Angela or Angelica, it maintains steady, modest usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,859 babies in the United States have been named Angelic since 1880. It ranks #2843 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2017.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.8 %)
- TX (17.4 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 252 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,157 |
| 1980-1990 | 692 |
| 1990-2000 | 811 |
| 2000-2010 | 553 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Nicknames
Angie, Angel
Fun facts
- Unlike Angelica or Angela, Angelic directly uses the English adjective describing angel-like qualities as a given name.
- Vocabulary names describing spiritual or virtuous qualities gained popularity in English-speaking countries starting in the 19th century.