Angel is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #546 in 2025 with 551 recorded births. This places Angel in the top 3% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 3,100 births ranking #109. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 71.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,917 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.