Angelica
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Messenger; Angel
Background: The name Angelica originates from the Latin word 'angelicus,' meaning 'angelic' or 'messenger.' This term is derived from the Greek word 'angelos,' which also means 'messenger' and relates to the concept of angels.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#392
Total births
93,129
Most popular decade
1990s
(94,278 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-189 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1892
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1970
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,231
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 26
- Peak rank
- #2,468
- Most recent year
- 2007
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,366
Female
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,450
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak year births
- 3,404
- Peak rank
- #97
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 477
- Recent rank
- #623
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).