Angus
boy name#2363 in 2025Angus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #365 in 1882, ranks #2363 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2363
rank today
#365
peak (1882)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #472 |
| 1890s | #538 |
| 1900s | #713 |
| 1910s | #742 |
| 1920s | #832 |
| 1930s | #1049 |
| 1940s | #1066 |
| 1950s | #1299 |
| 1960s | #1500 |
| 1970s | #1644 |
| 1980s | #1727 |
| 1990s | #1415 |
| 2000s | #1413 |
| 2010s | #1772 |
| 2020s | #2097 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Angus has been most popular in CA, NY, WA.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Angus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Angus alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Angus in 2025?
- Angus ranks #2363 among US boy names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Angus most popular?
- Angus peaked in 1882, reaching #365 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Angus with classmates?
- Angus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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