Chrisangel
An invented name combining "Chris" (a shortened form of "Christian") and "angel."
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Chrisangel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chrisangel today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrisangel births was 2012 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrisangel. 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 Chrisangel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
2012
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,029
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Chrisangel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrisangel from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 58 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrisangel 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 Chrisangel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chrisangels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrisangel
The name Chrisangel is a unique amalgamation of two distinct words, "Chris" and "angel," each with its own linguistic and cultural origins. The prefix "Chris" derives from the Greek word "Christos," which translates to "anointed one" and is associated with Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. This element of the name carries a strong religious connotation, reflecting the spiritual significance of the individual bearing it.
The second part of the name, "angel," finds its roots in the Latin word "angelus," which in turn has its origins in the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger." Angels are celestial beings revered in various religious traditions, particularly Christianity and Islam, as divine messengers or intermediaries between the divine realm and the earthly world. The combination of these two elements, "Chris" and "angel," creates a unique and powerful name that blends spiritual and heavenly connotations.
Historically, the name Chrisangel does not appear to have a significant presence in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its blend of Christian and angelic elements aligns with the long-standing tradition of bestowing names with religious or spiritual meanings, particularly in Western cultures influenced by Christianity.
The earliest recorded instances of individuals bearing the name Chrisangel are relatively scarce, as it is a fairly modern and unconventional name. However, a few notable figures throughout history have carried this unique moniker:
1. Chrisangel Mendoza (born 1982), a Venezuelan actress and model known for her roles in telenovelas.
2. Chrisangel Curcio (born 1992), a Venezuelan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Venezuela International in 2011.
3. Chrisangel Espinosa (born 1987), a Venezuelan actress and model, best known for her role in the telenovela "La Viuda Joven."
4. Chrisangel Rodríguez (born 1997), a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Venezuela Internacional 2019 title.
5. Chrisangel Álvarez (born 1996), a Venezuelan model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Venezuela at the Miss International 2016 pageant.
While the name Chrisangel may not have a long and storied history, its unique blend of spiritual and celestial elements imbues it with a sense of divine grace and heavenly protection. The individuals who bear this name carry with them the essence of both the Christian faith and the angelic realm, making it a powerful and meaningful choice for those seeking a name that reflects their spiritual beliefs and aspirations.
People
Chrisangel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrisangel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrisangel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrisangel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrisangel 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Chrisangel a common name?
We classify Chrisangel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrisangel most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrisangel was 2012, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrisangel is about 15 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 Chrisangel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrisangel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrisangel 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 Chrisangel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrisangel 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 Chrisangel 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 have Chrisangel as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.