Angelo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #17547 in 2009 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 9 births ranking #11517. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 367,374 girls born was named Angelo. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Angelo is an Italian form linked with the word "angel" and ultimately means "messenger". It has an elegant, warm sound and a long history in Catholic and Italian naming.
The name has been used for centuries in Italy and other parts of Europe shaped by Christian tradition. It keeps its religious association while also feeling distinctly stylish and melodic.