Holding steady.
Popularity of Ange since 1915
Babies named Ange per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ange's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Ange is the French form of Angel, derived from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger'. While it has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since records began in 1915, it achieved its highest usage in 1977. The name has remained stable in frequency over the decades, with a slight peak in the 1970s. It is primarily associated with French heritage, but its simplicity and soft sound have given it cross-cultural appeal. Though historically masculine, it is sometimes chosen for girls in English-speaking countries, reflecting the modern trend of gender-fluid naming.
Ange is the French form of Angelus, derived from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. It has been used in France since the Middle Ages, often as a masculine given name, though it is occasionally given to girls in modern times. The name gained modest popularity in the United States in the 1970s, peaking in 1977.
“Ange” around the world
Where Ange lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
325
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ange
Names that share Ange's style, for a brother or sister.
