Declining since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Angelos since 1915
Babies named Angelos per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1996, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Angelos's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Angelos is a Greek name meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' derived from the New Testament term for celestial beings. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1915, peaking in popularity in 1973. However, it has never been common, with only 1 in every 244,011 newborns receiving the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2022, reflecting a continued decline in usage. The name remains largely confined to Greek-American communities and is rarely found in top state rankings. Despite its rarity, Angelos carries a strong religious and cultural heritage.
Angelos derives from the Greek word ἄγγελος (angelos) meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' In the New Testament, the term was adopted for celestial beings, giving the name a strong Christian association. It has been used as a given name in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities, with the feminine form Angela gaining wider international popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Angelo, Agi
Sibling names for Angelos
Names that share Angelos's style, for a brother or sister.
