Angie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Angie is a diminutive of Angela, originating from the Greek word for 'messenger' or 'angel'. It has evolved through forms such as Angela and Angelica. The name carries traits of kindness and purity, with no significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is perceived as friendly and approachable today. Notable individuals bearing the name include Angie Dickinson, Angie Harmon, and Angie Martinez.
The name Angie is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Angie has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Angie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5151st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5593rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 461st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 487th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 382nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 217th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 524th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 425th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 641st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Angie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Angie"
Pronunciation
/ˈændʒi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Angie is a diminutive of Angela, which derives from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with qualities of kindness and purity.
Meaning
messenger, angel
Language Evolution
Angela, Angelica, Angie
Historical Usage
The name Angie gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly as a standalone name, although it has been used as a diminutive since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Angela, Angelica, Aggi
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary culture, Angie is often viewed as a friendly and approachable name, associated with warmth and sociability.
Famous People
Angie Dickinson, Angie Harmon, Angie Martinez
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Angie"
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 "Angie"
"Angie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5151st of 7552 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5593rd of 10718 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20994th of 24088 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 461st of 9107 | 3,825 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 487th of 9204 | 3,819 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 382nd of 12526 | 10,869 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 217th of 19264 | 21,611 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 524th of 27321 | 7,005 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 425th of 35406 | 11,565 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 641st of 30306 | 5,549 |
Regional Popularity of "Angie" 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 "Angie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
44.77% 634th/1416 |
25.31% 349th/1379 |
22.06% 522nd/2366 |
22.33% 255th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
46.05% 712th/1546 |
32.01% 498th/1556 |
23.20% 546th/2353 |
13.38% 207th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.63% 415th/2227 |
28.48% 692nd/2430 |
11.01% 314th/2853 |
11.42% 317th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.54% 192nd/2937 |
12.03% 419th/3483 |
4.83% 170th/3518 |
5.49% 222nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.66% 614th/3685 |
12.78% 572nd/4475 |
10.09% 524th/5194 |
6.95% 439th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.55% 850th/4582 |
7.55% 390th/5164 |
5.43% 397th/7313 |
4.58% 342nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.47% 1174th/3984 |
12.95% 581st/4487 |
8.08% 551st/6822 |
10.10% 634th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Angie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Angie" 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.