Angel
Peaked at #31 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Angel has been recorded 28% of the time for girls and 72% of the time for boys.
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Angel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#104
in 2001
Current rank
#498
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1894–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Angel reached its peak popularity for girls in 2001, ranking #104 nationally with 3,080 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #274 (2014) to #498 (2024) — a 45% drop.
As of 2024, Angel ranks #498 nationally for girls, with 613 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #498 | 613 |
| 2023 | #515 | 589 |
| 2022 | #515 | 605 |
| 2021 | #481 | 651 |
| 2020 | #439 | 700 |
| 2019 | #393 | 786 |
| 2018 | #369 | 855 |
| 2017 | #348 | 929 |
Angel — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#31
in 2006
Current rank
#63
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1888–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1888, Angel reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #31 nationally with 11,602 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #67 (2014) to #63 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Angel ranks #63 nationally for boys, with 4,964 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #63 | 4,964 |
| 2023 | #63 | 4,890 |
| 2022 | #62 | 5,098 |
| 2021 | #67 | 4,716 |
| 2020 | #76 | 4,524 |
| 2019 | #73 | 4,914 |
| 2018 | #72 | 5,064 |
| 2017 | #71 | 5,274 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Angel most popular?
Angel was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #31 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Angel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Angel?
At least 360,783 babies have been recorded with the name Angel in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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