Angelo
Angelo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Messenger or angel.
Origin and history
Angelo is a masculine name derived from the Greek word for messenger or angel. It has long been a classic choice in Italy and became well-established in the United States through Italian-American heritage. The name maintains a steady and classic presence in modern U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
86,106 babies in the United States have been named Angelo since 1880. It ranks #343 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #308.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.4 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- NJ (7.8 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 75 |
| 1890-1900 | 156 |
| 1900-1910 | 517 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,047 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,130 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,101 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,830 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,727 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,577 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,487 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,165 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,987 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,795 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,928 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,584 |
Famous people named Angelo
- Angelo Dundee: Boxing trainer, Cornerman
- Angelo Badalamenti: Composer, Musician
Nicknames
Angie, Gelo
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Greek word 'angelos', which originally denoted a messenger sent from God.
- Angelo has consistently been one of the most popular masculine names in Italy for centuries.