A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Angelene since 1914
Babies named Angelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 80 |
| 1920s | 171 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 179 |
| 1960s | 193 |
| 1970s | 307 |
| 1980s | 221 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 234 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Angelene is a feminine given name with Greek origins, derived from Angela meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1914, Angelene reached its peak popularity in 1975, though it has never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name saw a resurgence beginning around 2020, reflecting a broader revival of vintage -ene and -ine names from the 1970s. Despite its low rank, Angelene maintains a steady, quiet presence, favored by parents seeking a softer alternative to Angelina or Angeline.
Angelene is a diminutive or elaborated form of Angela, which derives from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. The name Angela was popularized in the Christian tradition as a reference to heavenly beings. Angelene emerged in the English-speaking world as a feminine variant, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following the trend of names ending in -ene and -ine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ang, Lena
Sibling names for Angelene
Names that share Angelene's style, for a brother or sister.
