Angelise
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "angelos", meaning "messenger of God".
Name Census estimates that about 837 living Americans carry the first name Angelise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Angelise today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angelise births was 2008 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angelise. 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
837
~ 1 in 409,503 Americans
Peak year
2008
63 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,632
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Angelise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Angelise from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 372 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Angelise 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 Angelise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Angelises live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. New York, Florida, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Angelise, while Texas, Connecticut, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Angelise
The name Angelise has its roots in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a feminine variation of the name Angelus, which is derived from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." The name was likely inspired by the concept of celestial beings known as angels in Greek mythology and later adopted by Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angelise can be found in the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a name for young women in the 5th and 6th centuries CE. During this period, the Eastern Roman Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture and Christianity, which may have contributed to the popularity of the name.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Angelise gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek or Latin cultural influences, such as Italy, France, and Spain. It was often associated with religious devotion and purity, as the name evoked the image of a celestial messenger or guardian angel.
In the 12th century, Angelise de Courtenay, a French noblewoman and daughter of Louis VI of France, was one of the notable historical figures to bear the name. She married Renaud de Courtenay and became the Countess of Edessa during the Crusades.
In the 14th century, Angelise de Valois, a French princess and the youngest daughter of King John II of France, was another prominent individual with this name. She was known for her piety and charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Angelise experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One notable figure from this era was Angelise Grimaldi, an Italian noblewoman born in 1454 in Genoa. She was known for her beauty and influential role in the cultural and political life of the city.
Another historical figure with the name Angelise was Angelise Arnauld, a French Jansenist nun and author who lived in the 17th century. She was a prominent figure in the religious and intellectual circles of her time and wrote several works on theology and spirituality.
Throughout history, the name Angelise has been associated with grace, purity, and celestial symbolism, reflecting its Greek origins and Christian influences. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, the name has remained a timeless choice for many parents seeking a name with a rich cultural and religious heritage.
People
Angelise + last name combinations
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FAQ
Angelise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angelise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 837 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angelise 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 409,503 US residents.
Is Angelise a common name?
We classify Angelise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 849 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angelise most popular?
The single biggest year for Angelise was 2008, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angelise is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Angelise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angelise in the SSA data are female. 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.