Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Angela.
National Rank (2025)
#408
All-Time Peak Rank
#5 (1974)
Total U.S. Births
673,257
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Angela Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Angela
According to SSA data, Angela achieved its highest historical rank of #5 in 1974. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1971 with 25,901 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 48.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Angela scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-48.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record25,901Births in 1971
Years in Top 100
47yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:232
1890s:671
1900s:1,400
1910s:5,518
1920s:6,273
1930s:6,518
1940s:12,256
1950s:40,357
1960s:159,294
1970s:225,262
1980s:116,595
1990s:45,171
2000s:31,319
2010s:15,494
2020s:6,897
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAn-ge-la
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings
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