How Many People Are Named Angelo?

Complete statistics for the name Angelo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Angelo
Rare
Italian

Angelo means 'angel' and has been gracing birth certificates since the Middle Ages. That's just 1 in 5,592 Americans who carry this rare male name today, totaling around 59,011 people. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Angelo are over 60, making it a name that skews older.

~7,397
Living in US
1 in 44,809
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Angel
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate Nurturing
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

123,207
Worldwide Bearers
#769
Global Rank
🇸🇩 Sudan
9,717
🇻🇪 Venezuela
9,123
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
8,656
🇵🇹 Portugal
8,634
🇭🇹 Haiti
7,302
🇨🇭 Switzerland
6,837
🇿🇦 South Africa
5,973
🇧🇪 Belgium
5,656
🇩🇪 Germany
5,547
🇫🇷 France
5,533

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
58,354 (99%)
♀ Female
656 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
30,981
Would be under 30 (36%)
19,648
Would be 30–60 (23%)
35,196
Would be over 60 (41%)

All 85,825 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Angelo Through the Generations

Angelo has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 2007 with 1,338 births. Today, it's considered stable, with a significant portion of its bearers being over 60, which gives it an older demographic feel. The age distribution shows 30,981 under-30, 19,648 aged 30-60, and 35,196 over 60, indicating a strong presence among the older generation despite its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 18,040
California 10,124
Pennsylvania 6,564
New Jersey 6,279
Illinois 5,306
Florida 3,466
Massachusetts 3,032
Texas 2,980
Ohio 2,976
Michigan 2,566

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Angelo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Angelo

How Many People Have the Name Angelo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,397 people in the United States currently share the name Angelo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,809 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Angelo a Common or Rare Name?

Angelo is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Angelo Mean?

Angelo means "angel" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Angelo in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Angelo Most Popular?

The name Angelo reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,338 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Angelo?

Approximately 7,397 people named Angelo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,397. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,809 Americans.

Is Angelo a rare name?

Angelo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,809 Americans has this name.

What does the name Angelo mean?

Angelo means "angel" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Angelo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Angelo are male and 1% are female.

When was Angelo most popular?

Angelo peaked in 2007 with 1,338 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,397
All-Time Births7,397
1 in X1 in 44,809
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age53
Peak Year2007
World Rank#769
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.