Will my child share the name Angel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 90 UK babies named Angel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Angel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Angel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Angel has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 61 places in the last five years. Its peak was #101 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Angel popular in the US as well as the UK?

Angel is more popular in the UK (#460) than in the US (#498). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Angel a popular baby name in the United States?

Angel ranks #63 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #460

Angel

Angel is a distinctive choice, ranked #460 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Angel in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#460

US Rank #498

About the Name Angel

Angel is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 61 places over five years. Its high point was #101 in 2007, and it now sits at #460. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Angel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it sits at #498 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.