Holding steady.
Popularity of Dangela since 1967
Babies named Dangela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dangela is a modern American coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1967. The name likely blends the popular syllable 'Dan' (from Daniel or Danny) with Angela, a classic name derived from the Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger.' It saw its highest usage in 1996, but even then, fewer than ten girls were named Dangela each year. Like many invented names of its era, it reflects a trend of combining familiar elements to create a distinctive sound. Dangela has remained stable in extremely low usage, never ranking among the top 1000 names. While it lacks deep historical roots, its construction makes it accessible and recognizable.
Dangela appears to be a modern invented name, likely a blend of Dan (a short form of Daniel) or the syllable 'Dan' with Angela, or possibly a variant of Angela itself. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and saw some use in the 1990s, peaking in 1996. The name has not reached widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Angie, Dee, Dangle
Sibling names for Dangela
Names that share Dangela's style, for a brother or sister.
