Angelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Angelle has French origins and means 'messenger'. It evolved from the Latin 'angelus' through Old French as 'Angèle'. The name is often associated with grace and elegance, and while it has no biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 20th century as a distinctive variant of Angèle.
The name Angelle is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. 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, Angelle has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Angelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6237th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5773rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2523rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2948th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3680th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10940th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Angelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Angelle"
Pronunciation
/ænˈdʒɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Angelle is derived from the French name 'Angèle', which is a feminine form of 'Angel', originating from the Latin 'angelus', meaning 'messenger'.
Meaning
messenger
Language Evolution
Angelus (Latin), Angèle (Old French), Angelle (Modern French)
Historical Usage
The name Angelle gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions, as a variant of the more common name Angèle.
Variants & Derivatives
Angèle, Angela, Angelina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Angelle is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with grace and charm.
Famous People
Angelle Brooks (American singer), Angelle McNulty (American artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Angelle"
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 "Angelle"
"Angelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6237th of 9107 | 26 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5773rd of 12526 | 83 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2523rd of 19264 | 489 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2948th of 27321 | 583 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3680th of 35406 | 629 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10940th of 30306 | 102 |
Regional Popularity of "Angelle" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Angelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
68.17% 1945th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
30.02% 1056th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
23.97% 1245th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
28.98% 2119th/7313 |
72.04% 5376th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
81.41% 5554th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Angelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Angelle" 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.