Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Angel.
National Rank (2025)
#67
All-Time Peak Rank
#31 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
265,886
Unisex Distribution72.6% Boy / 27.4% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Angel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Angel
According to SSA data, Angel achieved its highest historical rank of #31 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 11,602 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 22.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Angel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-22.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,602Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
29yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:8
1890s:22
1900s:34
1910s:391
1920s:1,089
1930s:1,088
1940s:1,377
1950s:4,224
1960s:7,404
1970s:11,178
1980s:15,798
1990s:36,990
2000s:94,334
2010s:62,959
2020s:28,990
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAn-gel
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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