Angel
boy name#67 in 2025Angel entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #31 in 2006, ranks #67 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1888–2025
#67
rank today
#31
peak (2006)
4,757
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #755 |
| 1890s | #979 |
| 1900s | #997 |
| 1910s | #899 |
| 1920s | #618 |
| 1930s | #567 |
| 1940s | #550 |
| 1950s | #361 |
| 1960s | #279 |
| 1970s | #205 |
| 1980s | #170 |
| 1990s | #103 |
| 2000s | #44 |
| 2010s | #64 |
| 2020s | #66 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Angel has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 256,000 people named Angel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Angel alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 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 #67 among US boy names in 2025, with 4,757 babies given the name.
- When was the name Angel most popular?
- Angel peaked in 2006, reaching #31 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Angel with classmates?
- Angel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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