Angel is a unisex name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Angel means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Angel across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Angel has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Angel is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “messenger”. used for both sexes in many cultures.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 366,174 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 8,475 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 401 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 119 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 397 births |
| New Zealand top 100, since 1954 | 695 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Angel per year, United States (1888 to 2025). United States peaked in 2006 (13,828/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (540/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2007 (32/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2007 (30/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2008 (10/yr).
Angel has been one of the most popular baby names in the United States. It was most common in 2006, when it ranked #33 nationally (given to 14,356 babies that year), and a popular choice in the 2000s.
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