Declining since 2007, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Angelise since 1982
Babies named Angelise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 372 |
| 2010s | 264 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Angelise is a modern elaboration of Angel that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it was given to a relatively small number of girls, and has since been on a steady decline. As of 2025, the name ranks 6,838, with about 1 in every 100,454 newborn girls receiving it. The name is most common in Pennsylvania, suggesting a regional concentration. While its meaning is tied to the Greek angelos (messenger), the -ise suffix is a stylish addition typical of late 20th-century American naming trends. Angelise remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents who want a name that feels familiar yet distinctive.
Angelise is a modern feminine name, formed by adding the suffix -ise to the root Angel. It is part of a trend of elaborate -ise and -ice endings for girls' names in the late 20th century. The core element Angel derives from the Greek angelos (messenger), which entered English via Latin and Old French. While related to the word for a heavenly being, Angelise has no direct historical usage and appears to be a creative coinage.
Where Angelise is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Ange, Lise
Sibling names for Angelise
Names that share Angelise's style, for a brother or sister.
