Angie
Angie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Messenger or angel.
Origin and history
Angie originated as a diminutive of Angela or Evangeline, tracing back to the Greek word 'angelos'. It gained independent popularity in the United States throughout the 20th century and remains a recognizable, friendly choice.
Popularity in the United States
65,665 babies in the United States have been named Angie since 1880. It ranks #500 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #671.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 410 |
| 1890-1900 | 542 |
| 1900-1910 | 603 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,600 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,079 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,126 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,250 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,684 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,023 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,784 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,672 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,614 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,331 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,420 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,527 |
Famous people named Angie
- Angie Harmon: Actress, Model
- Angie Dickinson: Actress
- Angie Thomas: Author
Fun facts
- While originally a pet name for Angela, Angie became popular as an independent legal first name in the mid-20th century.
- The name achieved wide cultural resonance partly due to the Rolling Stones' famous 1973 hit song 'Angie'.