Angelean
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "angelos" meaning "messenger" or "angel".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Angelean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Angelean today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angelean births was 1954 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angelean. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Angelean is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Angeleans were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Angelean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1954
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1955 SSA rank
#4,754
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Angelean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Angelean from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 14 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Angelean by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Angelean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Angeleans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Angelean
The name Angelean has its origins in the Greek language and is a variation of the name Angeline, which is derived from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." This name has been in use since ancient times, with records dating back to the Byzantine era.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Angelean can be found in the writings of the 5th-century historian Procopius of Caesarea, who mentioned an Angelean among the list of Byzantine officials serving under the emperor Justinian I (482-565 AD). However, it is unclear whether this was a reference to a specific individual or a title.
In the Middle Ages, the name Angelean gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in Europe, due to its association with angels and the heavenly realm. Several notable figures from this period bore the name, including Angelean of Rouen (c. 1010-1076), a French monk and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance, the name Angelean experienced a resurgence in popularity, especially in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Angelean Merula (1459-1494), an Italian humanist scholar and poet who taught at the University of Milan and was renowned for his translations of classical Greek and Latin works.
In the 17th century, Angelean Talbot (1620-1694), an English courtier and writer, gained recognition for her memoirs and letters, which provided insights into the social and political life of the English aristocracy during the reign of Charles II.
Another notable figure with the name Angelean was Angelean Arpalice (1774-1849), an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and was celebrated for her skilled renderings of the human form.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Angelean throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on their respective eras.
People
Angelean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Angelean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Angelean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angelean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angelean going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Angelean a common name?
We classify Angelean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angelean most popular?
The single biggest year for Angelean was 1954, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angelean is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Angelean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Angelean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angelean in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Angelean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Angelean in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Angelean can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Angelean?
Want to know how many people share the name Angelean? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.