Angus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Angus is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning 'one choice' or 'unique strength'. It evolved from the historical form 'Aonghas' and has been associated with significant cultural and historical figures in Scotland. The name carries traits of strength and uniqueness, and it does not have biblical relevance. In modern times, Angus is viewed positively, often linked to Scottish identity, and has notable bearers in various fields.
The name Angus is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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. From 2020-2022, Angus has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Angus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 781st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1034th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1306th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1634th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1572nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1457th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1889th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Angus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Angus"
Pronunciation
/ˈæŋɡəs/
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
The name Angus derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Aonghas', which is composed of the elements 'aon' meaning 'one' or 'unique' and 'ghas' meaning 'choice' or 'strength'.
Meaning
One choice, unique strength
Language Evolution
Aonghas, Angus
Historical Usage
The name Angus has been used in Scotland since at least the early medieval period, notably associated with several Scottish kings and historical figures, thus gaining popularity in Scottish culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Aonghus, Angus, Aonghas
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Angus is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with Scottish heritage and culture, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Famous People
Angus Young - guitarist of AC/DC, Angus McKay - Scottish politician, Angus T. Jones - American actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Angus"
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 "Angus"
"Angus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 781st of 7545 | 1,161 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1034th of 6773 | 741 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1306th of 7552 | 665 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1634th of 10718 | 469 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1572nd of 16616 | 800 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1457th of 24088 | 1,564 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1889th of 23106 | 980 |
Regional Popularity of "Angus" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.13% 809th/1416 |
53.15% 733rd/1379 |
31.57% 747th/2366 |
80.30% 917th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
60.03% 928th/1546 |
55.08% 857th/1556 |
52.87% 1244th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
45.14% 1097th/2430 |
58.96% 1682nd/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
42.38% 1476th/3483 |
- |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
38.91% 1741st/4475 |
44.86% 2330th/5194 |
23.33% 1474th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.77% 2097th/4582 |
23.28% 1202nd/5164 |
32.64% 2387th/7313 |
15.97% 1192nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.76% 2620th/3984 |
38.42% 1724th/4487 |
43.54% 2970th/6822 |
25.25% 1585th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Angus" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Angus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Angus" 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.