Declining since 2005, #347 for girls today.
Popularity of Angelina since 1880
Babies named Angelina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 188 |
| 1890s | 646 |
| 1900s | 1,700 |
| 1910s | 6,659 |
| 1920s | 9,716 |
| 1930s | 4,574 |
| 1940s | 2,345 |
| 1950s | 2,488 |
| 1960s | 3,720 |
| 1970s | 6,357 |
| 1980s | 8,202 |
| 1990s | 10,210 |
| 2000s | 42,813 |
| 2010s | 20,588 |
| 2020s | 6,075 |
Meaning & origin
Angelina has been in U.S. usage since at least 1880, when it first appeared in records. Its peak popularity came in 2005, ranking 347th that year, with about 1 in 1,837 girls receiving the name. Since 2005, its trajectory has been falling but remains a familiar choice. The name is especially popular in states like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New Mexico. Angelina has broad cross-cultural appeal, with roots in Italian, Spanish, and Greek traditions, and its enduring charm is reinforced by celebrity associations.
Angelina is a Latinate diminutive of Angela, itself derived from the Greek angelos (messenger). In Christian tradition the word came to mean heavenly messenger or angel. The name has been used across Europe since the Renaissance, popular in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It was further popularized in English-speaking countries by actress Angelina Jolie.
Where Angelina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Angelina” around the world
Where Angelina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
190
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Lina, Gelina
Sibling names for Angelina
Names that share Angelina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sofia, Gabriella, Valentina, Ariana, America, Carmella, Filomena, Madonna, Santina, Avelina, Divina, Anastazia, Angelea, Angelisa, Angelise, Angelli, Angelly, Luzelena, Mariangel, Miangel, Myangel, Tomasina, Analina, Anallely, Anastasha, Angelice, Angelisse, Angeliz, Carmelia, Jelina, Kitrina, Mariangela, Marzella, Mishel, Ragina, Trinita, Anyelin, Chantella, Charlissa, Danniela, Destenee
Brothers: Antonio, Matteo, Lorenzo, Marco, Dominic, Christian, Salvatore, Celestino, Geovanny, Herminio, Juventino, Yadiel, Angelito, Domonick, Jiovani, Yovanni, Jhovanny, Joangel, Johncarlo, Anguel, Deanglo, Geovannie, Jiovany, Loranzo, Roemello
Names like Angelina
Names whose popularity has moved with Angelina's over the last 50 years.
