Angus
Angus first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2006, when 126 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 58.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Angus popular?
Steady Angus has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
| 2020s | 423 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 856 | |
| 2000s | 1,042 | |
| 1990s | 754 | |
| 1980s | 360 | |
| 1970s | 307 | |
| 1960s | 283 | |
| 1950s | 345 | |
| 1940s | 405 | |
| 1930s | 394 | |
| 1920s | 660 | |
| 1910s | 496 | |
| 1900s | 128 | |
| 1890s | 143 | |
| 1880s | 155 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Angus mean?
Angus comes from the Gaelic Aonghas, “one choice” or “one strength.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angus mean?
Angus means One strength. Angus comes from the Gaelic Aonghas, “one choice” or “one strength.”
What is the origin of the name Angus?
Angus is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Angus?
Angus is pronounced “ANG-gus.”
Is Angus a boy or a girl name?
Angus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Angus a popular name right now?
Angus has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
How popular is the name Angus?
In 2025, Angus ranked #2363 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Angus most popular?
Angus was most popular in 2006, when about 126 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Angus?
Names similar to Angus include Ewan, Alasdair, Hamish, Fraser, Lyall.
What names go well with Angus?
Scottish names that pair well with Angus include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.