girl name
Angela
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#408 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Angela in the US, 1880–2025
Angela first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1971, when 25,901 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 765.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Angela a boy or a girl name?
Angela is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Angela?
In 2025, Angela ranked #408 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Angela most popular?
Angela was most popular in 1971, when about 25,901 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.