Declining since 2012, #1,192 for girls today.
Popularity of Angelique since 1915
Babies named Angelique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 333 |
| 1960s | 2,401 |
| 1970s | 6,139 |
| 1980s | 3,693 |
| 1990s | 5,661 |
| 2000s | 5,155 |
| 2010s | 5,243 |
| 2020s | 1,516 |
Meaning & origin
Angelique is primarily a French feminine name, representing the gallicized version of the Latin Angelica. Its use in the United States dates back to at least 1915, and it reached its highest point of popularity in 1970, when it ranked around 552. Over the last several decades, the name has steadily declined in usage; it ranked 1,192 in 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 8,328 girls. Since 2012, the name has been on a downward trajectory, placing it firmly in the category of a retro choice. Geographically, Angelique has shown the strongest favor in Arizona, California, and Texas. Despite its reduced frequency, the name retains a classic, romantic French appeal that some parents find appealing for its melodic, soft sound.
Angelique is a French borrowing of the Latin name Angelica, itself derived from Greek angelikos meaning 'angelic' or 'messenger of God'. The name entered France via early Christian usage and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the 18th and 19th centuries, often associated with the plant Angelica. Angelique saw a resurgence in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in 1970 at rank 552.
Where Angelique 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.
“Angelique” around the world
Where Angelique lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ang, Jelly, Leek
Sibling names for Angelique
Names that share Angelique's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Angelique
Names whose popularity has moved with Angelique's over the last 50 years.
