gender neutral
Angel
messenger, messenger of God
About Angel
Gentle yet powerful, Angel represents one of those rare names that transcends gender assumptions in many cultures while maintaining its distinctive character. The name carries inherent positivity, often evoking immediate warmth from those who hear it. In Latino communities particularly, Angel enjoys widespread popularity and acceptance, honored as a traditional choice for boys. The single syllable format in some pronunciations, or two-syllable rhythm in others, gives parents flexibility in how they choose to say it. Angel pairs effortlessly with numerous middle names and works across various surname styles. It's a name that requires no explanation, no spelling clarification, no awkward corrections. For families valuing names with spiritual significance or simply appreciating its melodic sound, Angel offers timeless appeal with contemporary relevance.
Popularity of the Name Angel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | #756 | ||
| 1891 | #974 | ||
| 1899 | #858 | ||
| 1907 | #932 | ||
| 1908 | #949 | ||
| 1909 | #951 | ||
| 1910 | #861 | ||
| 1911 | #981 | ||
| 1912 | #876 | ||
| 1913 | #898 | ||
| 1914 | #899 | ||
| 1916 | #772 | ||
| 1917 | #860 | ||
| 1918 | #894 | ||
| 1919 | #775 | ||
| 1920 | #699 | ||
| 1921 | #815 | ||
| 1922 | #686 | ||
| 1923 | #718 | ||
| 1924 | #603 | ||
| 1925 | #559 | ||
| 1926 | #533 | ||
| 1927 | #536 | ||
| 1928 | #517 | ||
| 1929 | #512 | ||
| 1930 | #459 | ||
| 1931 | #570 | ||
| 1932 | #515 | ||
| 1933 | #577 | ||
| 1934 | #539 | ||
| 1935 | #598 | ||
| 1936 | #586 | ||
| 1937 | #567 | ||
| 1938 | #622 | ||
| 1939 | #636 | ||
| 1940 | #626 | ||
| 1941 | #575 | ||
| 1942 | #611 | ||
| 1943 | #587 | ||
| 1944 | #575 | ||
| 1945 | #533 | ||
| 1946 | #545 | ||
| 1947 | #518 | ||
| 1948 | #442 | ||
| 1949 | #485 | ||
| 1950 | #434 | ||
| 1951 | #409 | ||
| 1952 | #387 | ||
| 1953 | #384 | ||
| 1954 | #338 | ||
| 1955 | #346 | ||
| 1956 | #334 | ||
| 1957 | #320 | ||
| 1958 | #334 | ||
| 1959 | #317 | ||
| 1960 | #299 | ||
| 1961 | #297 | ||
| 1962 | #294 | ||
| 1963 | #308 | ||
| 1964 | #300 | ||
| 1965 | #279 | ||
| 1966 | #262 | ||
| 1967 | #259 | ||
| 1968 | #248 | ||
| 1969 | #241 | ||
| 1970 | #229 | ||
| 1971 | #235 | ||
| 1972 | #225 | ||
| 1973 | #206 | ||
| 1974 | #198 | ||
| 1975 | #201 | ||
| 1976 | #197 | ||
| 1977 | #189 | ||
| 1978 | #189 | ||
| 1979 | #185 | ||
| 1980 | #172 | ||
| 1981 | #194 | ||
| 1982 | #181 | ||
| 1983 | #185 | ||
| 1984 | #179 | ||
| 1985 | #172 | ||
| 1986 | #163 | ||
| 1987 | #165 | ||
| 1988 | #151 | ||
| 1989 | #140 | ||
| 1990 | #133 | ||
| 1991 | #123 | ||
| 1992 | #114 | ||
| 1993 | #115 | ||
| 1994 | #104 | #873 | |
| 1995 | #101 | #837 | |
| 1996 | #102 | ||
| 1997 | #86 | #976 | |
| 1998 | #81 | ||
| 1999 | #73 | ||
| 2000 | #67 | #684 | |
| 2001 | #58 | #717 | |
| 2002 | #49 | #749 | |
| 2003 | #47 | #833 | |
| 2004 | #44 | #517 | |
| 2005 | #32 | #528 | #638 |
| 2006 | #31 | #587 | |
| 2007 | #34 | #719 | |
| 2008 | #36 | #590 | |
| 2009 | #37 | #567 | |
| 2010 | #42 | #565 | |
| 2011 | #52 | #742 | #680 |
| 2012 | #57 | #656 | |
| 2013 | #67 | #719 | |
| 2014 | #67 | #920 | |
| 2015 | #64 | #867 | |
| 2016 | #70 | #830 | |
| 2017 | #71 | #887 | |
| 2018 | #72 | #815 | |
| 2019 | #73 | #644 | |
| 2020 | #76 | #639 | |
| 2021 | #67 | #854 | |
| 2022 | #62 | #604 | |
| 2023 | #62 | #510 | |
| 2024 | #63 | #614 | |
| 2025 | #67 | #821 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Angel
Names Similar to Angel
Nicknames for Angel
- Ang
- Angie
- Gelly
- A
Famous People Named Angel
| Angelina Jolie | American actor |
| Angel Di Maria | Argentinian footballer |
| Angel Cabrera | Argentinian golfer |
| Angel Romero | Paraguayan footballer |
| Angel Gomes | English footballer |
| Angel Olsen | American musician |
| Angel Corella | Spanish ballet dancer |
| Angel McCoughtry | American basketball player |
| Angel Locsin | Filipino actor |
| Angel Rangel | Spanish footballer |
| Angel Medina | American professional wrestler |
| Angel Franco | Paraguayan footballer |
| Angel Wicky | Czech adult film actress |
| Angel Llacer | Spanish actor |
| Angel Reyna | Mexican footballer |
| Angel Herrera | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Angel Arizmendi | Mexican footballer |
| Angel Guirado | Spanish-Filipino footballer |
| Angel Pagan | Puerto Rican baseball player |
| Angel Alvarado | Venezuelan politician |
Characters Named Angel
| Angel Clare | from Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" |
| Angel Salvadore | from Marvel Comics' X-Men series |
| Angel Dumott Schunard | from the musical "Rent" |
| Angel Eyes | from the spaghetti western film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" |
| Angel Investigations | from the TV series "Angel" |