Angela
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Messenger; Angel
Background: The name Angela originates from the Greek word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This term was later adopted into Latin as 'Angela,' retaining its meaning associated with divine messengers.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#38
Total births
674,615
Most popular decade
1970s
(678,111 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-91 ranks)
Years in Top 100
47
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,179
- Peak year
- 1971
- Peak year births
- 92
- Peak rank
- #848
- Most recent year
- 2008
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #9,019
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #679
- Peak year
- 1971
- Peak year births
- 25,900
- Peak rank
- #6
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,117
- Recent rank
- #282
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).