Angelica
Peaked at #97 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1892, Angelica has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Angelica — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#97
in 1996
Current rank
#623
in 2024
Years tracked
122
1892–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1892, Angelica reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #97 nationally with 3,404 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #434 (2014) to #623 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Angelica ranks #623 nationally for girls, with 477 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #623 | 477 |
| 2023 | #634 | 462 |
| 2022 | #657 | 450 |
| 2021 | #599 | 497 |
| 2020 | #576 | 510 |
| 2019 | #591 | 514 |
| 2018 | #547 | 565 |
| 2017 | #537 | 576 |
Angelica — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2473
in 1989
Last ranked
#12473
in 2007
Years tracked
29
1970–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Angelica reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2473 nationally with 26 babies given the name that year.
Angelica hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2007, when it stood at #12473.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #12,473 | 5 |
| 2005 | #10,207 | 6 |
| 2002 | #10,772 | 5 |
| 2000 | #10,454 | 5 |
| 1999 | #7,918 | 7 |
| 1997 | #8,182 | 6 |
| 1996 | #6,531 | 8 |
| 1995 | #4,064 | 15 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Angelica most popular?
Angelica was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #97 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Angelica becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Angelica?
At least 93,129 babies have been recorded with the name Angelica in the US since 1892, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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