Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Angele since 1886
Babies named Angele per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1972, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Angele's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 279 |
| 1970s | 305 |
| 1980s | 232 |
| 1990s | 156 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Angele is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, first recorded in the U.S. in 1886. Its peak usage came that same year, the earliest year for which the Social Security Administration has data, and the name has seen a falling trajectory since about 1985. Despite its connection to the popular name Angela, Angele has never ranked among the top 1000 names in any decade. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. states in terms of popularity. The name carries a distinct French flair, which may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon alternative to Angela.
Angele is a feminine form of the Greek name Angelos, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. It entered English via Latin and French, and was particularly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name shares roots with the more common Angela, but retains a distinctive French-influenced spelling.
“Angele” around the world
Where Angele lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
170
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ang
Sibling names for Angele
Names that share Angele's style, for a brother or sister.
