Angela
boy nameAngela entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #848 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#848
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #3591 |
| 1930s | #2637 |
| 1940s | #3121 |
| 1950s | #2757 |
| 1960s | #1270 |
| 1970s | #955 |
| 1980s | #1452 |
| 1990s | #4723 |
| 2000s | #7496 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Angela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Angela alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Angela most popular?
- Angela peaked in 1971, reaching #848 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Angela with classmates?
- Angela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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