Angel

Rank 62nd Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Angel was 62nd most popular baby name for boys and 91st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 5,658 babies were named Angel in the United States. The gender distribution for "Angel" is 89.5% male and 10.5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 594 babies in the United States were named Angel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 4.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Angel is around 22 to 25 years old.

The name "Angel" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Angel include Angie and Ange.

Angel Meaning & Origin

The name Angel originates from Greek meaning 'messenger' and often connotes purity, guardian-like qualities, and divine presence.

The name Angel is described as divine, benevolent and radiant.

Pronunciation

Angel is pronounced eyn-jul in English. The name Angel has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Angel

The name Angel is used for both boys and girls in many different cultures, making it a unisex name.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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