Angelina
Angelina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Little angel or divine messenger.
Origin and history
Angelina is a diminutive form of Angela, derived from the Greek word 'angelos', meaning messenger or angel. It became widely popular in the late 1990s and 2000s, partially influenced by pop culture. It remains a well-established classical choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
126,281 babies in the United States have been named Angelina since 1880. It ranks #315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #311.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- NY (15.3 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NJ (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 188 |
| 1890-1900 | 646 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,700 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,659 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,716 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,574 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,345 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,488 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,720 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,357 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,202 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,210 |
| 2000-2010 | 42,813 |
| 2010-2019 | 20,588 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,075 |
Famous people named Angelina
- Angelina Jolie: Actress, Humanitarian
Nicknames
Angie, Lina, Ange
Fun facts
- The name saw a significant surge in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Although treated as a full name today, it originated as an endearing diminutive of Angela.