Declining since 2007, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Angelee since 1923
Babies named Angelee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 169 |
| 2000s | 420 |
| 2010s | 261 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Angelee is a modern English elaboration of the classic name Angel, reflecting a trend toward distinctive spellings with the -ee suffix. First recorded in 1923, the name saw its highest popularity in 2008, when it ranked 13208 and was given to roughly 1 in 267,878 girls. Since then its usage has been generally falling, trailing off from its 2000s peak. The name's appeal likely stems from its angelic meaning and melodic sound, though it never achieved widespread popularity, it maintained a consistent presence among parents seeking a unique twist on a familiar word name.
Angelee is a modern English elaboration of the name Angel, which itself comes from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger'. This particular spelling appears to be a fanciful variant, possibly influenced by names like Lee or the -ee suffix common in modern American coinages. It has been in use since at least the 1920s, but its peak occurred in 2008 when it reached rank 13208.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Lee
Sibling names for Angelee
Names that share Angelee's style, for a brother or sister.
