Angleo
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Angleo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Angleo today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Angleo births was 1988 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Angleo. 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 Angleo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1988
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,462
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Angleo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Angleo 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 Angleo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Angleo
The given name Angleo has its origins rooted in the Latin language and can be traced back to the late Roman period. It is derived from the Latin word "angelus," which translates to "messenger" or "angel." This name was initially used to refer to divine messengers or celestial beings in early Christian texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Angleo gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain, and parts of France. Its connection to the concept of angels and heavenly messengers made it a favored choice among devout Christian families who sought to imbue their children with spiritual connotations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angleo can be found in the writings of St. Augustine, the renowned philosopher and theologian who lived from 354 to 430 AD. He made references to the concept of angels and their role as divine messengers, potentially contributing to the eventual adoption of the name.
In the 11th century, Angleo emerged as the name of a prominent Italian monk and scholar, Angleo of Lucca (1027-1109). He was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy, which greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Angleo was Angleo Bronzino (1503-1572), an Italian painter and poet from Florence. He was a prominent figure of the Mannerist style and is celebrated for his portraits of the Medici family, as well as his allegorical and mythological paintings.
During the Renaissance period, the name Angleo gained further prominence with the birth of the celebrated Italian artist and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). While his first name is often written as one word, it is believed to be a combination of the names "Michele" and "Angleo," symbolizing his divine artistic talent.
Another influential figure who bore the name Angleo was the Italian astronomer and philosopher, Angleo Galilei (1564-1642). He was a pioneering figure in the scientific revolution and is widely regarded as the father of modern observational astronomy, making groundbreaking discoveries about the solar system and the laws of motion.
Throughout history, the name Angleo has been associated with individuals known for their religious devotion, intellectual pursuits, artistic talents, and scientific achievements. Its enduring legacy reflects the reverence for celestial messengers and the divine within various cultural traditions.
People
Angleo + last name combinations
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FAQ
Angleo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Angleo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Angleo 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Angleo a common name?
We classify Angleo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Angleo most popular?
The single biggest year for Angleo was 1988, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Angleo is about 37 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 Angleo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Angleo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Angleo 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 Angleo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Angleo 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 Angleo 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 many people are called Angleo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.