Angel is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #212 in 2011 with 1,478 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 3,100 births ranking #109. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 23.8%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 1,190 girls born was named Angel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Angel is a spiritual and luminous name meaning messenger. It feels gentle, symbolic, and very recognisable.
The name has been widely used in Spanish-speaking communities and also in English-speaking modern naming. Its appeal comes from immediate spiritual imagery and simplicity.