How Many People Are Named Angelos?

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

Angelos
Very Rare
Greek

Angelos means 'messenger' in Greek, making it a rare gem among names with only 247 people bearing it today, representing 1 in 1,334,204 Americans. The majority, 49%, are under 30, keeping it a fresh, modern choice.

~887
Living in US
1 in 373,674
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Messenger
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Eloquent Inspired Ambitious
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

25,297
Worldwide Bearers
#31,721
Global Rank
🇬🇷 Greece
21,791
🇨🇾 Cyprus
1,149
🇺🇸 United States
637
🇩🇪 Germany
248
🇬🇧 England
244
🇪🇬 Egypt
130
🇨🇦 Canada
99
🇦🇱 Albania
92
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇿🇦 South Africa
79

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
247 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
132
Would be under 30 (49%)
117
Would be 30–60 (43%)
21
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 270 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
98

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

📜 Angelos Through the Generations

Angelos, a name steeped in Greek heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1996 with 11 births. Today, there are 247 individuals named Angelos, with the average age sitting at 34 years old. The age distribution shows a significant portion, 132, under 30, indicating a name that's embraced by younger generations, while 117 are between 30 and 60, and just 21 are over 60, suggesting a stable yet youthful trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 15

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Angelos's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Angelos

How Many People Have the Name Angelos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 887 people in the United States currently share the name Angelos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 373,674 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Angelos a Common or Rare Name?

Angelos is classified as Very 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 Angelos Mean?

Angelos means "messenger" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Angelos in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Angelos Most Popular?

The name Angelos reached peak popularity in 1996, with 11 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 Angelos?

Approximately 887 people named Angelos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 887. That works out to roughly 1 in 373,674 Americans.

Is Angelos a rare name?

Angelos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 373,674 Americans has this name.

What does the name Angelos mean?

Angelos means "messenger" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Angelos more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Angelos are male and 0% are female.

When was Angelos most popular?

Angelos peaked in 1996 with 11 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 US887
All-Time Births887
1 in X1 in 373,674
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1996
World Rank#31,721
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.