Angel
Angel first appears in US records in 1888. It peaked in 2006, when 11,602 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,757.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Angel popular?
Declining Angel is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 28,990 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 62,959 | |
| 2000s | 94,334 | |
| 1990s | 36,990 | |
| 1980s | 15,798 | |
| 1970s | 11,178 | |
| 1960s | 7,404 | |
| 1950s | 4,224 | |
| 1940s | 1,377 | |
| 1930s | 1,088 | |
| 1920s | 1,089 | |
| 1910s | 391 | |
| 1900s | 34 | |
| 1890s | 22 | |
| 1880s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Angel mean?
Angel comes from the Greek angelos, “messenger,” and the Latin angelus. It is common for boys in Spanish-speaking cultures (Ángel) and used for girls in English.
Variants & spellings
- Ángel
- Angelo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angel mean?
Angel means Angel, messenger. Angel comes from the Greek angelos, “messenger,” and the Latin angelus. It is common for boys in Spanish-speaking cultures (Ángel) and used for girls in English.
What is the origin of the name Angel?
Angel is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Angel?
Angel is pronounced “AHN-hel.”
Is Angel a boy or a girl name?
Angel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Angel a popular name right now?
Angel is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Angel?
In 2025, Angel ranked #67 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Angel most popular?
Angel was most popular in 2006, when about 11,602 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Angel?
Names similar to Angel include Mateo, Sebastian, Santiago, Alejandro, Emiliano.
What names go well with Angel?
Spanish names that pair well with Angel include Mateo, Sebastian, Santiago, Savannah, Alejandro.