Angelo
Angelo is an Italian name derived from the Greek word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' It has strong religious and cultural roots in Italian and Mediterranean traditions, conveying heavenly grace and divine protection.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,121. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,121
- 2012: 1,066
- 2013: 1,121
- 2014: 1,105
- 2015: 1,207
- 2016: 1,049
- 2017: 1,030
- 2018: 1,013
- 2019: 1,059
- 2020: 1,055
- 2021: 1,047
- 2022: 1,068
- 2023: 1,117
- 2024: 1,173
- 2025: 1,124
- 2026 (projected): 1,121
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •Strong Italian heritage appeals to families seeking cultural connection
- •Naturally shortens to several friendly nickname options
- •The 'angel' meaning carries positive spiritual connotations across cultures
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Statistics
86,106
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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