Angel

Boys

Best rank #38 (2008) · ranked in 17 years

Angel climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 17 years, topping out at #38 in 2008.

It eased from #38 in 2008 to #97 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #97.

At its peak year of 2008, Angel was given to 12,484 newborns.

Angel was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820162025
  1. 2025975,308
  2. 2024865,604
  3. 2023905,489
  4. 2022915,713
  5. 20201005,231
  6. 2019945,704
  7. 2018925,920
  8. 2017866,209
  9. 2016856,582
  10. 2015747,239
  11. 2014737,516
  12. 2013667,597
  13. 2012548,432
  14. 2011549,014
  15. 20104710,388
  16. 20094011,735
  17. 20083812,484

Similar names

Names similar to Angel include Ava, Alexander, Amelia, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Angel a popular name?
Angel reached a best rank of #38 in 2008 and has charted in 17 years.
Where does Angel rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Angel ranks #97.
Is Angel a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Angel most popular?
Angel peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)