Angeles Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Angeles has Spanish origins and means 'angels.' It evolved from the Latin 'angelus' and has historical forms like 'Angeli.' The name is associated with divine qualities and gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries within Spanish-speaking cultures. It is often perceived positively, and notable people bear this name.
The name Angeles is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Angeles has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Angeles' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17359th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5165th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5425th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4001st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1515th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3593rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Angeles' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Angeles"
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.dʒə.lɛs/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Angeles is derived from the Spanish word for 'angels,' which itself comes from the Latin 'angelus,' meaning 'messenger.' This relates to the Christian concept of angels as divine beings.
Meaning
angels
Language Evolution
Angelus (Latin), Angeli (Latin plural), Angeles (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Spanish-speaking cultures, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries, often associated with religious significance and as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ángeles, Angelina, Angel
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Angeles is viewed as a name that conveys purity, divinity, and grace, often associated with positive qualities.
Famous People
Ángeles Mastretta - Mexican author, Angeles Arrien - Cultural anthropologist and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Angeles"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Angeles"
"Angeles" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11754th of 24088 | 60 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17359th of 23106 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5165th of 12526 | 108 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5425th of 19264 | 151 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4001st of 27321 | 380 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1515th of 35406 | 2,207 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3593rd of 30306 | 522 |
Regional Popularity of "Angeles" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Angeles" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
71.44% 2889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
55.58% 2887th/5194 |
30.22% 1909th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.42% 1806th/4582 |
37.66% 1945th/5164 |
20.32% 1486th/7313 |
14.58% 1088th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
42.22% 2880th/6822 |
41.01% 2574th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Angeles"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Angeles" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.