How Popular (or Rare) was Angela in 1998?

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#5,487
1998 Rank
11
1998 Births
#4,069
Best Rank (1997)
16
Peak Year (1997)
136
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 173,756
Rarity Factor (1998)

πŸ“Š The Angela Story

Angela is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5487 in 1998 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 16 births ranking #4069. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.4%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 173,756 boys born was named Angela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Greek via Latin and European use  |  Meaning: messenger; angel

Angela is a long-standing classic meaning messenger or angel. It feels warm, familiar, and gently traditional.

The name has been used widely across Christian Europe and later became especially popular in the twentieth century. Its religious softness has helped it stay recognisable across generations.

Did you know?Angela belongs to one of the clearest meaning families in naming, centred on angels and messengers.
Similar namesAngel, Angelina, Andrea, Amanda, Anna

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