Angela
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.
Is Angela popular?
Declining Angela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1971 peak.
| 2020s | 6,897 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,494 | |
| 2000s | 31,319 | |
| 1990s | 45,171 | |
| 1980s | 116,595 | |
| 1970s | 225,262 | |
| 1960s | 159,294 | |
| 1950s | 40,357 | |
| 1940s | 12,256 | |
| 1930s | 6,518 | |
| 1920s | 6,273 | |
| 1910s | 5,518 | |
| 1900s | 1,400 | |
| 1890s | 671 | |
| 1880s | 232 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Angela mean?
Angela derives from the Latin and Greek angelos, “messenger, angel.” It is the feminine of Angelus and has long been popular across Catholic Europe.
Nicknames for Angela
- Angie
- Angel
Variants & spellings
- Angelia
- Angella
- Ange
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Frequently asked questions
Is Angela a boy or a girl name?
Angela is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Angela a popular name right now?
Angela is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1971 peak.
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.
What are common nicknames for Angela?
Common nicknames for Angela include Angie, Angel.