Is Angelique a boy's or girl's name?

Angelique is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Angelique most popular?

Angelique reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 942 births that year. It is currently ranked #1087 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Angelique?

Angelique is currently ranked #1087 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 29,967 babies since 1915.

Angelique

An uncommon French pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysFrenchRising fast Also a pet name

#1087▼ 90in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from French anglicized from French Angélique, occasionally used in English since the 20th century.

Angelique is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, the French form of Angela, derived from Latin angelus, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God.'

The name carries a certain Old World glamour, associated with French aristocracy and the beloved historical romance novel series Angélique by Anne and Serge Golon, set in 17th-century France. It peaked in American usage in the 1970s-80s and retains a romantic, slightly exotic allure.

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Popularity Over Time

Angelique was #603 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1087, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Angelique
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,320	#997	▼
2010s	5,243	#646	▲
2000s	5,154	#578	—
1990s	5,661	#463	▲
1980s	3,693	#551	▼
1970s	6,139	#376	▲
1960s	2,401	#842	▲
1950s	333	#2449	▲
1940s	18	#3721	▲
1910s	5	#4307	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Angelique
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	226	#1087	-29 (-11.4%)
2023	255	#997	-77 (-23.2%)
2022	332	#844	+21 (6.8%)
2021	311	#875	+115 (58.7%)
2020	196	#1182	-48 (-19.7%)
2019	244	#1049	-9 (-3.6%)
2018	253	#1023	-89 (-26.0%)
2017	342	#799	-95 (-21.7%)
2016	437	#668	-105 (-19.4%)
2015	542	#567	-230 (-29.8%)
2014	772	#414	+224 (40.9%)
2013	548	#541	-250 (-31.3%)
2012	798	#389	-40 (-4.8%)
2011	838	#381	+369 (78.7%)
2010	469	#626	+84 (21.8%)
2009	385	#744	-59 (-13.3%)
2008	444	#683	-327 (-42.4%)
2007	771	#425	+356 (85.8%)
2006	415	#682	-1 (-0.2%)
2005	416	#667	-46 (-10.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Angelique as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Angelique has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 1974.

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Frequently Asked

Can Angelique be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Angelique is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1087. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Angelique has two lives

Angelique, the baby name

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Angelique, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1915–2024) · Methodology