NAME PROFILE
Angus
Angus is a name of Scottish and Irish origin meaning 'one strength' or 'the unique one'. The name carries a sense of individuality and strength, often evoking images of a brave and charismatic leader.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,751 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Scottish, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 31%CA — 26%TX — 18%WA — 14%NC — 11%
Notable People
Angus Young (Guitarist, AC/DC) · Angus T. Jones (Actor, *Two and a Half Men*) · Angus Deaton (Economist, Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences) · Angus Macfadyen (Actor, *Braveheart*) · Angus Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (Book series by Louise Rennison)
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