Name Legacy

Angel

Recorded 1888–2025 · United States

Angel was most popular in 2006, when 13,828 American babies were given the name — ranking #33 that year. In 2025 it ranked #97, with 5,308 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 366,174 people named Angel.

Most popular in2006
Rank that year#33
Births that year13,828
Total since 1880366,174

Angel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Angel’s peak in 2006. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "messenger"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org