Holding steady.
Popularity of Vangie since 1896
Babies named Vangie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vangie's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 167 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vangie is a vintage nickname name that peaked in popularity in 1905, based on Social Security data. Though it has not ranked in recent decades, it maintains a stable presence as an affectionate short form of Evangeline. With a first recorded year of 1896 and a peak year of 1905, Vangie reflects early 20th-century naming trends favoring feminine names ending in 'ie'. It is one of many diminutives that emerged during that period, similar to names like Nellie or Lottie. While it has never been among the top 1000 names, its charm lies in its simplicity and connection to the literary Evangeline. Top states for Vangie usage are not recorded, suggesting it was spread thinly across the country.
Vangie is a shortened form or affectionate nickname for Evangeline, which derives from the Greek word 'euangelion' (good news). Evangeline entered English use in the 19th century, popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 poem 'Evangeline'. Vangie emerged as a standalone given name in the late 1800s, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vang, Vannie, Angie
Sibling names for Vangie
Names that share Vangie's style, for a brother or sister.
