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

Deangelo is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 21 recorded births.

When was Deangelo most popular?

Deangelo reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 478 births that year. It is currently ranked #1729 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Deangelo?

Deangelo is currently ranked #1729 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 12,179 babies since 1960.

Deangelo

A Italian name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianDeclining Also a pet name

#1729▼ 360in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative spelling of DeAngelo.

Deangelo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, from the Italian De Angelo meaning 'of the angels' or 'from the angel family,' combining the Italian particle de (of/from) with Angelo (angel). It was used in Italian-American and then African-American communities through the 20th century.

Over 12,180 U.S. births are recorded, concentrated in the 1970s-1990s. Singer D'Angelo revitalized the name's cool through his R&B artistry. It carries a soulful, melodic quality.

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Popularity Over Time

Deangelo was #880 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1729, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Deangelo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	662	#1413	▼
2010s	2,185	#963	—
2000s	2,382	#812	▼
1990s	3,507	#560	▲
1980s	2,500	#606	▲
1970s	717	#1063	▲
1960s	226	#1914	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Deangelo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	95	#1729	-41 (-30.1%)
2023	136	#1369	+13 (10.6%)
2022	123	#1470	-12 (-8.9%)
2021	135	#1367	-38 (-22.0%)
2020	173	#1130	-2 (-1.1%)
2019	175	#1119	-34 (-16.3%)
2018	209	#992	+23 (12.4%)
2017	186	#1064	+12 (6.9%)
2016	174	#1121	-37 (-17.5%)
2015	211	#978	-7 (-3.2%)
2014	218	#966	-13 (-5.6%)
2013	231	#902	-13 (-5.3%)
2012	244	#864	-33 (-11.9%)
2011	277	#797	+17 (6.5%)
2010	260	#824	-14 (-5.1%)
2009	274	#811	-33 (-10.7%)
2008	307	#742	+54 (21.3%)
2007	253	#843	-6 (-2.3%)
2006	259	#794	+12 (4.9%)
2005	247	#786	+50 (25.4%)

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

Deangelo as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Deangelo has also been given to 21 girls in the U.S. since 1987.

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Total births

1988

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Frequently Asked

Can Deangelo be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Deangelo is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1729. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Deangelo has two lives

Deangelo, the baby name

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Deangelo, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1960–2024) · Methodology