Declining since 2008, #1,570 for girls today.
Popularity of Angeline since 1880
Babies named Angeline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Angeline's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 364 |
| 1890s | 827 |
| 1900s | 1,609 |
| 1910s | 6,739 |
| 1920s | 8,108 |
| 1930s | 3,620 |
| 1940s | 1,743 |
| 1950s | 1,289 |
| 1960s | 1,208 |
| 1970s | 1,654 |
| 1980s | 1,540 |
| 1990s | 1,516 |
| 2000s | 2,846 |
| 2010s | 2,796 |
| 2020s | 1,015 |
Meaning & origin
Angeline is a feminine given name that peaked in popularity in 1915, when it was most frequently recorded. Since 2008, its usage has been declining, though it remains a recognizable name. In 2025, it ranked 1570th, with about 1 in every 11,995 baby girls given the name. The name has seen the highest usage in states such as Maryland, Florida, and New Jersey. While not as common as its sister name Angelina, Angeline carries a delicate, vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking a name with angelic associations and a classic feel.
Angeline is a diminutive of Angela, which derives from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger'. In Christian tradition, the term came to refer to celestial beings, hence 'angel'. The name Angela was used in medieval Europe, and its diminutive Angeline emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, popular in English-speaking countries.
Where Angeline 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.
“Angeline” around the world
Where Angeline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ang, Lina, Angel
Sibling names for Angeline
Names that share Angeline's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Angeline
Names whose popularity has moved with Angeline's over the last 50 years.
