Angel
girl name#546 in 2025Angel entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #104 in 2001, ranks #546 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1894–2025
#546
rank today
#104
peak (2001)
551
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1485 |
| 1900s | #1818 |
| 1910s | #2699 |
| 1920s | #2214 |
| 1930s | #2033 |
| 1940s | #1429 |
| 1950s | #1019 |
| 1960s | #458 |
| 1970s | #171 |
| 1980s | #169 |
| 1990s | #161 |
| 2000s | #137 |
| 2010s | #288 |
| 2020s | #498 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Angel has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 97,500 people named Angel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Angel alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Angel in 2025?
- Angel ranks #546 among US girl names in 2025, with 551 babies given the name.
- When was the name Angel most popular?
- Angel peaked in 2001, reaching #104 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Angel with classmates?
- Angel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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