Angelique
Angelique is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Angelic or messenger of God.
Origin and history
Angelique is a French feminine name derived from the Late Latin Angelicus, meaning angelic or messenger-like. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a sophisticated French import. Today it remains a recognizable classic with consistent usage.
Popularity in the United States
30,164 babies in the United States have been named Angelique since 1880. It ranks #828 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #951.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (11 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 333 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,401 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,139 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,693 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,661 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,155 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,243 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,516 |
Famous people named Angelique
- Angelique Kerber: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Angelique Kidjo: Singer, Songwriter
- Angelique Cabral: Actress
Nicknames
Angie, Angel, Lina
Fun facts
- The name achieved international fame via the 1950s historical novel series 'Angélique' by Anne and Serge Golon.
- Angelica (a closely related botanical form) inspired the French name Angelique, which also refers to a genus of sweet-scented herbs.