Anglique
A feminine name derived from Germanic elements meaning "bright" or "beautiful."
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Anglique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anglique today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anglique births was 1972 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anglique. 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 Anglique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
1972
10 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1993 SSA rank
#11,869
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Anglique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anglique from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anglique 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 Anglique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anglique
The name Anglique is a unique and intriguing one with roots dating back to the late Middle Ages. Its origins can be traced to the ancient Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures, where it was likely derived from the Old English word "Englisc," meaning "English" or "of the Angles." The Angles were a Germanic tribe that migrated to Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries, giving rise to the naming convention.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anglique can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, where it was used to refer to a young noblewoman from the region of East Anglia in England. The name's association with this particular area suggests its deep-rooted connection to the Anglian heritage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anglique. For instance, Anglique de Courtenay (1205-1254) was a French noblewoman and the Countess of Angoulême. Her name reflects the French adaptation of the Anglian roots. Another prominent figure was Anglique de Montfort (1292-1349), a Franciscan nun and mystic known for her spiritual writings.
In the 15th century, Anglique de Polignac (1419-1483) was a French noblewoman and a prominent figure in the court of King Charles VII. Her name serves as a testament to the name's enduring popularity among the nobility of the time.
Moving into the Renaissance era, Anglique de Navarre (1531-1587) was a French princess and the daughter of King Henry II of Navarre. Her name exemplifies the continued use of Anglique within royal circles.
During the 17th century, Anglique de Varennes (1622-1698) was a French missionary and one of the founders of the Ursuline Order in New France (present-day Canada). Her legacy highlights the name's spread across regions and cultures.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Anglique throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse historical contexts. The name's enduring appeal and unique character have ensured its place in the annals of onomastic history.
People
Anglique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anglique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anglique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anglique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anglique 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 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Anglique a common name?
We classify Anglique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anglique most popular?
The single biggest year for Anglique was 1972, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anglique is about 50 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 Anglique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anglique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anglique 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.
Is Anglique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anglique 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 Anglique 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 Anglique?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.