How Many People Are Named Dangela?

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

Dangela
Very Rare
Likely derived from Greek via the name Angela

Dangela is a very rare name, with only 358 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 922,892 Americans. It peaked in 1996 with 16 births, and most people named Dangela are in their 30s and 40s.

~358
Living in US
1 in 922,892
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant of Angela, meaning messenger of God or angel
🌐
Origin
Likely derived from Greek via the name Angela
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Compassionate Strong-willed Expressive
8
Life Path Number

The number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, material success, and personal power. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders with a strong drive toward achievement and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

882
Worldwide Bearers
#273,762
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
469
🇺🇸 United States
204
🇨🇱 Chile
95
🇻🇪 Venezuela
63
🇩🇪 Germany
18
🇵🇪 Peru
7
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
6
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4
🇪🇸 Spain
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
358 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
143
Would be under 30 (39%)
223
Would be 30–60 (61%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 366 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: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
82

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

📜 Dangela Through the Generations

Dangela is a unique name with a very low frequency, as only 358 people live in the US with this name today. This stark contrast to the 366 total births since inception highlights its rarity. The peak year for Dangela was 1996, with 16 births, indicating a surge in popularity during that period. Interestingly, the majority of people named Dangela are in their 30s and 40s, with none over 60, suggesting a relatively recent introduction to the naming landscape. Despite the small number of births, the name has maintained a steady presence, showing a rising trend. This makes Dangela a modern, newer-generation name that has carved out a niche for itself in American naming practices.

✨ Similar Names to Dangela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dangela's Likely derived from Greek via the name Angela roots

📄 About the Name Dangela

How Many People Have the Name Dangela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 358 people in the United States currently share the name Dangela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 922,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dangela a Common or Rare Name?

Dangela 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 Dangela Mean?

Dangela means "A variant of Angela, meaning messenger of God or angel" and comes from Likely derived from Greek via the name Angela origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dangela Most Popular?

The name Dangela reached peak popularity in 1996, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Dangela?

Approximately 358 people named Dangela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 366. That works out to roughly 1 in 922,892 Americans.

Is Dangela a rare name?

Dangela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 922,892 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dangela mean?

Dangela means "A variant of Angela, meaning messenger of God or angel" and comes from Likely derived from Greek via the name Angela origins.

Is Dangela more male or female?

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

When was Dangela most popular?

Dangela peaked in 1996 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US358
All-Time Births366
1 in X1 in 922,892
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1996
World Rank#273,762
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.