Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Angelette since 1953
Babies named Angelette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 142 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Angelette is a rare and delicate French diminutive of Angela, meaning 'little angel.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and reached its peak popularity in 1970, when it was most frequently chosen. Since then, it has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory that suggests steady but minimal use. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 and was given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 girls. Angelette has no strong regional ties, as it appears only sporadically across states. Its style aligns with other French -ette endings like Claudette and Nanette, appealing to parents seeking a ornate, old-fashioned sound with a clear meaning.
Angelette is the French feminine diminutive of Ange, meaning 'angel,' ultimately from Latin angelus. It is a rare, elaborate elaboration of the more common Angela, created by combining the French suffix -ette meaning 'little.' The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ange, Etta
Sibling names for Angelette
Names that share Angelette's style, for a brother or sister.
