Angellica
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "messenger from heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Angellica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Angellica today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angellica births was 1998 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angellica. 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
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
1998
37 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2016 SSA rank
#16,470
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Angellica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Angellica from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 237 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Angellica 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 Angellica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Angellicas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Angellica, while Louisiana, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Angellica
The name Angellica is derived from the Latin word "angelicus," which means "angelic" or "heavenly." This name has its roots in the ancient Roman culture and can be traced back to the early Christian era.
The name Angellica was initially used as a feminine form of the name Angelicus, which was given to individuals who were believed to possess angelic qualities or were associated with the divine. It was a popular choice among early Christian families who wanted to express their religious devotion and the belief that their child was a gift from heaven.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Angellica can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian philosopher St. Augustine of Hippo. He mentioned a woman named Angellica who was known for her piety and charitable works.
In the Middle Ages, the name Angellica gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes in various European countries. It was often given to girls born into families of high social standing or those with connections to the Church.
One notable bearer of the name Angellica was Angellica di Gesso (1508-1565), an Italian nun and mystic who was known for her visions and spiritual writings. Her life and works influenced the religious culture of her time.
Another famous Angellica was Angellica Catalani (1780-1849), an Italian operatic soprano who was celebrated for her remarkable vocal range and virtuosity. She performed in many of the prominent opera houses across Europe during her career.
In the literary realm, the name Angellica appears in the epic poem "Orlando Furioso" by the Italian Renaissance author Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). The character of Angellica is a beautiful and enchanting princess who plays a central role in the story.
Angellica Kauffmann (1741-1807) was a Swiss-born artist who gained fame for her neoclassical paintings and portraits. She was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts in London and had a successful career as a portrait painter to the European nobility.
Another notable figure was Angellica Merici (1474-1540), an Italian religious educator and founder of the Ursuline Order, a Roman Catholic religious institute dedicated to the education of girls. She was beatified in 1828 and is recognized as a significant figure in the history of Catholic education.
People
Angellica + last name combinations
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FAQ
Angellica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angellica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angellica 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 897,263 US residents.
Is Angellica a common name?
We classify Angellica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 396 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angellica most popular?
The single biggest year for Angellica was 1998, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angellica is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Angellica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angellica 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.