Angel is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #515 in 2023 with 589 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 3,100 births ranking #109. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 69.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,721 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.