Angad
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "part of the body".
Name Census estimates that about 810 living Americans carry the first name Angad. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Angad today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angad births was 2024 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angad. 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.
People living today
810
~ 1 in 423,154 Americans
Peak year
2024
64 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,232
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Angad: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Angad from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 317 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Angad remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Angad 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 Angad during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Angads live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Angad, while New Jersey, Ohio, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 52 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Angad
The name Angad has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Angada,' which means 'ornament of the body' or 'bracelet.'
Angad holds significant importance in Sikhism, as it was the name of the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev Ji (1504-1552). He was born as Lehna and later renamed Angad by his spiritual mentor, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Guru Angad Dev Ji played a crucial role in institutionalizing the Gurmukhi script and spreading the teachings of Sikhism.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Angad dates back to the 16th century, when Guru Angad Dev Ji took over the leadership of the Sikh community after the demise of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 1539. He is revered as a pivotal figure in the development of Sikhism and is remembered for his contributions to the spiritual and literary realms.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Angad. One such figure is Angad Bedi, an Indian actor and former cricketer born in 1983. He has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Another prominent person with the name Angad is Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, an Indian politician who served as the Finance Minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007. He played a significant role in the economic development of the state during his tenure.
In the field of sports, Angad Singh Cheema, an Indian cricketer born in 1993, has represented Punjab in domestic cricket tournaments. He is a right-arm medium-pace bowler and has shown promise in his cricketing career.
Angad Paul, an Indian-born British businessman (1957-2012), was the co-founder of the Caparo Group, a leading industrial conglomerate based in the United Kingdom. He made significant contributions to the manufacturing sector and was recognized for his entrepreneurial ventures.
Angad Singh Chowdhry, born in 1984, is an American actor and model of Indian descent. He has appeared in various television shows and films, gaining recognition for his diverse roles and impressive performances.
The name Angad holds deep cultural and religious significance, particularly in the Sikh community, and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, spanning various fields such as religion, politics, sports, and entertainment.
People
Angad + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Angad as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Angad: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angad?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 810 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angad 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 423,154 US residents.
Is Angad a common name?
We classify Angad as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 819 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angad most popular?
The single biggest year for Angad was 2024, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angad is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Angad a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angad in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.