How Many People Are Named Anjel?

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

Anjel
Very Rare
Greek

Anjel has a very rare origin and is predominantly male. There are 1,549 people named Anjel in the US today, making it 1 in 212,977. It peaked in 2003 with 83 births.

~1,549
Living in US
1 in 212,977
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant spelling of Angel, meaning messenger or messenger of God.
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Compassionate Nurturing Gentle Idealistic
6
Life Path Number

The number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, love, and caring for others. People connected to this number tend to be natural nurturers who find purpose in family, home, and creating harmony in their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,099
Worldwide Bearers
#108,698
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,293
🇨🇱 Chile
629
🇺🇸 United States
476
🇨🇩 DR Congo
390
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇲🇽 Mexico
155
🇮🇩 Indonesia
133
🇹🇷 Turkey
110
🇵🇰 Pakistan
85
🇵🇭 Philippines
67

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,153 (74%)
♀ Female
397 (26%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,230
Would be under 30 (78%)
342
Would be 30–60 (22%)
10
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,582 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
93

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

📜 Anjel Through the Generations

Anjel started as a modern name, popular in 2003 with 83 births, but its usage has declined since then. Currently, 78% of those named Anjel are under 30, showing its strong presence among younger generations. Despite 1,582 total births, only 1,549 remain, indicating many haven't survived to adulthood. The age distribution skews young, with most under 30, suggesting a generational gap. This name's journey from a peak of 83 births to a current rarity of 1 in 212,977 Americans paints a unique demographic story.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 194
Texas 127
Georgia 13

✨ Similar Names to Anjel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anjel's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Anjel

How Many People Have the Name Anjel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,549 people in the United States currently share the name Anjel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 212,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anjel a Common or Rare Name?

Anjel 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 Anjel Mean?

Anjel means "A variant spelling of Angel, meaning messenger or messenger of God." and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anjel in SSA data, approximately 74% are male and 26% are female.

When Was Anjel Most Popular?

The name Anjel reached peak popularity in 2003, with 83 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 Anjel?

Approximately 1,549 people named Anjel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,582. That works out to roughly 1 in 212,977 Americans.

Is Anjel a rare name?

Anjel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 212,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anjel mean?

Anjel means "A variant spelling of Angel, meaning messenger or messenger of God." and comes from Greek origins.

Is Anjel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 74% of people named Anjel are male and 26% are female.

When was Anjel most popular?

Anjel peaked in 2003 with 83 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 US1,549
All-Time Births1,582
1 in X1 in 212,977
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2003
World Rank#108,698
Male %74%
Female %26%

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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.