Angelica
Angelica is derived from the Latin 'angelicus,' meaning 'angelic' or 'like an angel.' The name has been used since medieval times and is also associated with a fragrant medicinal herb, giving it both celestial and natural connections.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 373. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 867
- 2012: 837
- 2013: 734
- 2014: 737
- 2015: 756
- 2016: 624
- 2017: 576
- 2018: 567
- 2019: 514
- 2020: 511
- 2021: 497
- 2022: 450
- 2023: 463
- 2024: 481
- 2025: 398
- 2026 (projected): 373
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Strong literary presence in works like 'Orlando Furioso' and 'Rugrats'
- •Offers versatile nickname options from sweet to sophisticated
- •Well-established without being overly common in modern times
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Statistics
93,217
Total births since 1880
1996
Peak year
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