NAME PROFILE
Angel
The name Angel derives from the Latin word 'angelus,' meaning 'messenger.' It carries a positive connotation often associated with purity, spirituality, and protection. People named Angel are often seen as nurturing and kind-hearted, embodying a sense of warmth and compassion that draws others to them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 366,174 |
| Gender | Female (71% / 29%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 21%NY — 20%AZ — 20%FL — 17%
Notable People
Angelina Jolie (Actress and Humanitarian) · Angelica Huston (Actress and Director) · Angelina Ballerina (Fictional Character) · Angelique Kerber (Tennis Player) · Angel Maturino Resendiz (Serial Killer)
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