Angela
girl name#408 in 2025Angela entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 1974, ranks #408 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#408
rank today
#5
peak (1974)
765
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #458 |
| 1890s | #352 |
| 1900s | #283 |
| 1910s | #230 |
| 1920s | #261 |
| 1930s | #242 |
| 1940s | #193 |
| 1950s | #111 |
| 1960s | #22 |
| 1970s | #6 |
| 1980s | #28 |
| 1990s | #79 |
| 2000s | #107 |
| 2010s | #212 |
| 2020s | #276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Angela has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 613,000 people named Angela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Angela alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Angela in 2025?
- Angela ranks #408 among US girl names in 2025, with 765 babies given the name.
- When was the name Angela most popular?
- Angela peaked in 1974, reaching #5 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Angela with classmates?
- Angela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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