Declining since 1990, #1,668 for boys today.
Popularity of Deangelo since 1960
Babies named Deangelo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 226 |
| 1970s | 717 |
| 1980s | 2,500 |
| 1990s | 3,507 |
| 2000s | 2,382 |
| 2010s | 2,185 |
| 2020s | 762 |
Meaning & origin
Deangelo is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1960, reflecting the creative naming traditions of African American communities. The name combines the prefix De- (also seen in names like Demarcus and DeShawn) with Angelo, an Italian name meaning 'angel'. Deangelo reached its peak rank of 1668 in 1990, during the decade when it was most frequently given. Since then, it has fallen in popularity, but it remains in use, with top concentrations in Louisiana, Michigan, and Illinois. Its one-in-17,253 rate in 2025 shows it is still chosen by families seeking a distinctive, strong-sounding name with a spiritual undertone.
Deangelo is a modern coinage combining the Italian name Angelo, meaning 'angel', with the prefix De- (often used in African American naming traditions to create distinctive names). It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1960, and gained popularity particularly within African American communities. The name follows a pattern seen in other blended names like Demarcus and Demetrius.
Where Deangelo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Angelo, Dea
Sibling names for Deangelo
Names that share Deangelo's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Deangelo
Names whose popularity has moved with Deangelo's over the last 50 years.
