How Popular (or Rare) was Angela in 2002?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#413
2002 Rank
79
2002 Births
#382
Best Rank (1996)
98
Peak Year (2008)
2,079
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,384
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Angela Story

Angela is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #413 in 2002 with 79 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 98 births ranking #433. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 3,384 girls born was named Angela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 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.
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