Angelica
Angelica is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Angelic or pertaining to an angel.
Origin and history
Angelica is a classic feminine name derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning messenger, which developed into the Latin 'angelicus'. It gained widespread literary and cultural popularity in Renaissance Europe before becoming a steady, well-known option in the United States. While its overall rank sits in the top 400 historically, its modern usage has cooled somewhat in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
93,217 babies in the United States have been named Angelica since 1880. It ranks #396 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #612.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.1 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 179 |
| 1920-1930 | 306 |
| 1930-1940 | 328 |
| 1940-1950 | 387 |
| 1950-1960 | 828 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,369 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,735 |
| 1980-1990 | 19,076 |
| 1990-2000 | 31,330 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,695 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,144 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,800 |
Famous people named Angelica
- Angelica Schuyler Church: Socialite
- Angelica Huston: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Angie, Angel, Gel
Fun facts
- Angelica was a major character in the Italian epic poems 'Orlando Innamorato' and 'Orlando Furioso'.
- Angelica is also the name of a genus of aromatic herbs used in traditional herbal medicine and culinary flavorings.