Anjelo

A boy's name of Italian origin with 153 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

angel

Anjelo is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, a variant spelling of Angelo, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' It carries the warmth and spiritual beauty of the classic Italian form while the alternate spelling gives it a slightly more contemporary feel.

EtymologyShow more

Anjelo first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1990. First appearing in the 1990s, Anjelo emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Italian classification suggests a path from italian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

153

Total births

Since 1990

2002

Peak year

15 births

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Popularity Over Time

Anjelo has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.

First appeared: 1990Peak: 2002 (15 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anjelo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	10	#12416	▼
2010s	54	#9769	▼
2000s	74	#8849	▲
1990s	15	#9170	—

The Story of Anjelo

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2002, Anjelo is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anjelo are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.

How rare is Anjelo?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anjelo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 74 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Anjelo by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 1990–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anjelo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12363	0
2022	5	#12469	0
2018	5	#12285	-1 (-16.7%)
2017	6	#10866	-7 (-53.8%)
2014	13	#6322	+7 (116.7%)
2013	6	#10814	+1 (20.0%)
2012	5	#12385	-5 (-50.0%)
2011	10	#7530	+1 (11.1%)
2010	9	#8183	+4 (80.0%)
2009	5	#12610	-1 (-16.7%)
2008	6	#11136	-5 (-45.5%)
2007	11	#7125	+3 (37.5%)
2006	8	#8774	0
2005	8	#8346	-1 (-11.1%)
2004	9	#7563	+2 (28.6%)
2003	7	#8711	-8 (-53.3%)
2002	15	#4922	+10 (200.0%)
2000	5	#10458	0
1999	5	#10001	0
1997	5	#9336	0

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Anjelo is primarily a boy's name.

When was Anjelo most popular?

Anjelo reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 15 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Anjelo?

Anjelo is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 153 babies in the U.S. since 1990. Its peak was in 2002.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2023