Angelus
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of rare usage, variant of Angelo.
Every Angelus since 1912 — 399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Angelus
Angelus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,303 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 399 American babies have been named Angelus — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Angelus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Angelus 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,303 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,781 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,354 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,265 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,197 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,124 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #8,886 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,346 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,010 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,417 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,330 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,685 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,107 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,041 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,785 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,504 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,230 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,064 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,020 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,046 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,102 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #3,980 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,799 |
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| 1960 | 5 | #6,411 | — | — |
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Famous people named Angelus
- Angelus Silesius Religious figure · 1624–1677
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelus mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of rare usage, variant of Angelo.
How popular is the name Angelus in 2025?
Angelus ranked #8,303 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Angelus?
399 babies have been named Angelus in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Angelus most popular?
Angelus peaked in 2003, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Angelus a boy or girl name?
Angelus is used for both: about 6% of babies named Angelus have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Angelus rising or falling?
Angelus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Angelus?
Well-known people named Angelus include Angelus Silesius (religious figure).