Angelica is a distinctive choice, ranked #1198 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Angelica in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1198
US Rank #623
About the Name Angelica
Angelica has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 478 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #458 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Angelica 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 ranks even higher at #623, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Angelica
Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Angelica per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Angelica in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Angelica has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 478 places in the last five years. Its peak was #458 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Angelica is more popular in the US (#623) than in the UK (#1198). 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.
Notable people named Angelica include: Angelica Nwandu — Angelica Nwandu is an American media personality.; Angelica Ross — Angelica Ross is an American actress, businesswoman, and transgender rights advocate..
Angelica ranks #623 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
28
UK babies named Angelica (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 478 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Angelica
Likely around 1 other Angelica in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Angelica
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann, usually known in English as Angelica Kauffman, was a Swiss painter who had a successful career in London and Rome. Remembered primarily as a history painter, Kauffman was a skilled portraitist, landscape and decoration painter.
Sarah Angelica Van Buren was an American heiress and a daughter-in-law of the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren. She was married to the President's son, Abraham Van Buren II.
Angelica Ross is an American actress, businesswoman, and transgender rights advocate. A self-taught computer programmer, she went on to become founder and CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, a firm that helps employ transgender people in the tech industry.