A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Angell since 1955
Babies named Angell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 41 | 0 |
| 1970s | 104 | 0 |
| 1980s | 96 | 0 |
| 1990s | 85 | 25 |
| 2000s | 109 | 91 |
| 2010s | 33 | 37 |
| 2020s | 5 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Angell first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955, but it has never entered the top 1000 nationally. Its peak year of usage was 1980, when the name saw its highest recorded number of births. Since 2022, the name has been on a rising trajectory, suggesting a modern revival. The name's rarity (1-in-N data is unavailable due to low frequency) makes it an uncommon choice. While top states are not listed due to limited data, Angell may appeal to parents seeking a phonetic variant of the classic Angel.
Angell is primarily a modern respelling of the name Angel, which itself derives from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger.' As a given name, it gained modest use in the late 20th century, often chosen for its phonetic resemblance to the word 'angel.' Despite its similarity to Angel, the spelling variation with double 'l' is unusual and may reflect a surname influence, where Angell is an English patronymic surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ang, Ange, Ellie
Sibling names for Angell
Names that share Angell's style, for a brother or sister.
