Angelous
A masculine name derived from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Angelous. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Angelous today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angelous births was 2002 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angelous. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Angelous. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2002
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,637
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Angelous: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Angelous 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 Angelous during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Angelous
The name Angelous is derived from the Greek word "angelos," which means "messenger" or "angel." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology and religion, where angels were often depicted as messengers of the gods.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Angelous was associated with the archangels, particularly the Archangel Michael, who was revered as a powerful protector and leader of the heavenly hosts. Some early Christian texts, such as the Book of Enoch and the Shepherd of Hermas, mention the name Angelous or its variations.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Angelous can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian theologian and philosopher, Origen of Alexandria. He referred to an individual named Angelous in his treatise "Contra Celsum."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Angelous. One of the most famous was Angelous Akindynos (c. 1300-1349), a Byzantine theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the Hesychast controversy of the 14th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Angelous was Angelous Sikelianos (1884-1951), a renowned Greek poet and playwright who was deeply influenced by ancient Greek mythology and culture. His works, such as the lyrical drama "Sibylla," explored themes of spirituality and the connection between humans and the divine.
In the realm of Byzantine art and architecture, Angelous Moskonas (fl. 11th century) was a notable sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monuments in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
During the 16th century, Angelous Vergecius (c. 1510-1573) was a Croatian humanist, historian, and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) to various European courts.
Lastly, Angelous Sikeliotis (fl. 15th century) was a Greek scholar and teacher who played a crucial role in the revival of classical Greek learning during the Renaissance period. He taught at various institutions in Italy, including the University of Padua, and contributed to the dissemination of ancient Greek literature and philosophy.
People
Angelous + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Angelous as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Angelous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angelous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angelous 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Angelous a common name?
We classify Angelous as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angelous most popular?
The single biggest year for Angelous was 2002, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angelous is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Angelous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Angelous a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angelous 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.
Is Angelous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Angelous in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Angelous can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Angelous?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.