Angelita
Every Angelita since 1883 — 11,739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Angelita
Angelita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,566 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 11,739 American babies have been named Angelita. Its peak came in 1975, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Angelita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Angelita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,566 | — | — |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,033 | — | — |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,407 | — | — |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,252 | — | — |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,408 | — | — |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,763 | — | — |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,820 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,781 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,487 | — | — |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,746 | — | — |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,599 | — | — |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,468 | — | — |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,711 | — | — |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,052 | — | — |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,228 | — | — |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,259 | — | — |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,004 | — | — |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,693 | — | — |
| 2007 | 87 | #2,249 | — | — |
| 2006 | 87 | #2,207 | — | — |
| 2005 | 79 | #2,279 | — | — |
| 2004 | 87 | #2,088 | — | — |
| 2003 | 95 | #1,917 | — | — |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,935 | — | — |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,727 | — | — |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,036 | — | — |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,881 | — | — |
| 1990 | 97 | #1,569 | — | — |
| 1985 | 102 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 1980 | 177 | #866 | — | — |
| 1975 | 182 | #774 | — | — |
| 1970 | 168 | #821 | — | — |
| 1965 | 153 | #798 | — | — |
| 1960 | 147 | #854 | — | — |
| 1955 | 110 | #938 | — | — |
| 1950 | 132 | #751 | — | — |
| 1945 | 141 | #610 | — | — |
| 1940 | 86 | #741 | — | — |
| 1935 | 120 | #592 | — | — |
| 1930 | 122 | #626 | — | — |
| 1925 | 124 | #661 | — | — |
| 1920 | 93 | #750 | — | — |
| 1915 | 39 | #1,076 | — | — |
| 1910 | 21 | #941 | — | — |
| 1905 | 20 | #825 | — | — |
| 1900 | 15 | #973 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,308 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,342 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Angelita in 2025?
Angelita ranked #6,566 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Angelita?
11,739 babies have been named Angelita in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Angelita most popular?
Angelita peaked in 1975, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Angelita a boy or girl name?
Angelita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Angelita rising or falling?
Angelita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.