How Many People Are Named Angle?

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

Angle
Rare
Old English

Angle means 'corner' in Old English and it's very rare, with only 1,220 people bearing this name today, making up just 1 in 270,463 Americans. The majority of Angles are now in their forties, with the peak year being 1971 when 57 babies were given this name.

~5,328
Living in US
1 in 62,209
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Corner
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,291
Worldwide Bearers
#92,869
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,617
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,562
🇮🇳 India
156
🇺🇬 Uganda
102
🇮🇩 Indonesia
100
🇳🇬 Nigeria
100
🇵🇰 Pakistan
60
🇵🇭 Philippines
55
🇨🇳 China
53
🇨🇦 Canada
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
122 (10%)
♀ Female
1,098 (90%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
275
Would be under 30 (22%)
888
Would be 30–60 (69%)
116
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 1,279 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
51
International
94

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

📜 Angle Through the Generations

Over the decades, Angle has seen its popularity fluctuate but remains a name between classic and modern, with a noticeable decline since its peak in 1971. Today, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 22% under 30, 69% aged 30-60, and 9% over 60. This suggests that while Angle isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who choose it for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 17
Mississippi 15
California 11
North Carolina 11
Texas 10
Georgia 6
Tennessee 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Angle's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Angle

How Many People Have the Name Angle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,328 people in the United States currently share the name Angle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,209 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Angle a Common or Rare Name?

Angle 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 Angle Mean?

Angle means "corner" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Angle in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.

When Was Angle Most Popular?

The name Angle reached peak popularity in 1971, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Angle?

Approximately 5,328 people named Angle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,328. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,209 Americans.

Is Angle a rare name?

Angle is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,209 Americans has this name.

What does the name Angle mean?

Angle means "corner" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Angle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Angle are male and 90% are female.

When was Angle most popular?

Angle peaked in 1971 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US5,328
All-Time Births5,328
1 in X1 in 62,209
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1971
World Rank#92,869
Male %10%
Female %90%

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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.