Boys name · California
Angel in California
Angel was the 25th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 942 babies named Angel that year. Since 1913, California families have named 78,453 babies Angel.
Popularity over time
Angel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 231st |
| 1931 | 29 | 191st |
| 1946 | 38 | 272nd |
| 1962 | 110 | 232nd |
| 1978 | 330 | 102nd |
| 1994 | 1,546 | 39th |
| 2009 | 3,006 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 942 | 25th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 231st in 1913 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named Angel in California in a single year was 3,691, in 2006. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2005.
Across the country, Angel reached its best rank of #1 in Arizona (2005). See Angel in every state →
How popular is Angel in California?
Angel was the 25th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 942 babies named Angel that year. Since 1913, California families have named 78,453 babies Angel.
How many babies are named Angel in California?
In 2025, 942 babies were named Angel in California. The most babies named Angel in California in a single year was 3,691, in 2006.
What is the rank of Angel in California?
Angel ranked 25th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2005.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.