Angel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A heavenly messenger bringing light and hope.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #76
- Peak
- #30 in 2006
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Angel Means
Angel is a unisex name of Spanish origin. A heavenly messenger bringing light and hope.
How Popular Angel Is
Angel currently ranks #76 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 2006. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Angel
- Angel reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 2006.
- Angel has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Angel has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Angel is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Names Like Angel
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Angel
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Angel.
Questions About Angel
What does Angel mean?
Angel is a unisex name of Spanish origin. A heavenly messenger bringing light and hope.
How popular is Angel?
Angel currently ranks #76 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 2006. It has held steady.
Where does Angel come from?
Angel comes from Spanish roots. Angel reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 2006.
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