Angelo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Angelo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Angelo?
Angelo is spelled A-N-G-E-L-O. The name has 6 letters.
Angelo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Angelo means “angel” or “messenger,” derived from the Latin and Greek word “angelos.”
- Origin
- Angelo is commonly associated with Italian and Latin origins, deriving from the word for “angel” used in religious contexts.
- Pronunciation
- AN-je-lo · 3 syllables
Angelo Popularity in 2025
Rank#304
Recorded Births1,124
- Boys usage fell 18 places to #304 and recorded 49 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Angelo Mean?
Angelo means “angel” or “messenger,” derived from the Latin and Greek word “angelos.”
Origin: Angelo is commonly associated with Italian and Latin origins, deriving from the word for “angel” used in religious contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Angelo?
PronunciationAN-je-lo
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Angelo?
- History
- The name Angelo has been historically used in Italian-speaking regions as a given name referring to a divine messenger.
Angelo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,124 | #304 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,173 | #286 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,117 | #299 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,068 | #314 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,047 | #316 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,055 | #314 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,059 | #317 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,013 | #330 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,030 | #333 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,049 | #329 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,207 | #299 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,105 | #316 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,121 | #308 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,066 | #311 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,121 | #298 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,157 | #290 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,149 | #286 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,201 | #283 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,338 | #259 |
| 2006 | Girls | 9 | #11,417 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,314 | #260 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,294 | #257 |
When Was Angelo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
1,338 recorded births
National rank #259
2006 · Boys
1,314 recorded births
National rank #260
2005 · Boys
1,294 recorded births
National rank #257
2004 · Boys
1,218 recorded births
National rank #269
Where Angelo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #119 | 26 |
| RI | #125 | 9 |
| CA | #175 | 226 |
| NY | #179 | 109 |
| NJ | #183 | 54 |
| CT | #187 | 18 |
| FL | #190 | 115 |
| IL | #205 | 57 |