Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Angelle since 1892
Babies named Angelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 182 |
| 1970s | 326 |
| 1980s | 369 |
| 1990s | 385 |
| 2000s | 429 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Angelle is a French-inspired feminine name that emerged in the United States at the end of the 19th century, first recorded in 1892. It is a respelled variant of the French Angèle, ultimately derived from angel, meaning 'messenger of God'. Unlike its more common cousin Angela, Angelle has always been rare. Its peak year was 2002, but usage has been falling since 2001, reflecting a broader shift away from angel-themed names. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 nationally and is not associated with any particular state's popularity. As a distinctive spelling of a classic root, Angelle offers a French flair while remaining under the radar in modern naming trends.
Angelle derives from the French name Angèle, itself from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger'. It is a feminine form of the word angel, which entered Christian usage in reference to heavenly beings. The name has been used in France and French-speaking regions since the medieval period, though the spelling Angelle is a modern American adaptation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angie, Elle, Gelle
Sibling names for Angelle
Names that share Angelle's style, for a brother or sister.
