Markangelo
A combination of the masculine names Mark and Angelo, with potential origins from Latin and Greek meaning "servant" and "messenger of God."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Markangelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markangelo today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markangelo births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markangelo. 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 Markangelo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,030
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Markangelo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Markangelo 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 Markangelo 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Markangelo
The name Markangelo has its origins in the Italian language, and it is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th centuries. The name is a combination of the Latin name Marcus, which means "warlike" or "consecrated to the god Mars," and the Italian name Angelo, meaning "angel" or "messenger of God."
One of the earliest known references to the name Markangelo can be found in the writings of the renowned Italian Renaissance artist and polymath, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). In his notebooks, he mentioned a friend named Markangelo who was a fellow artist and scholar. However, little is known about this individual beyond da Vinci's brief mentions.
During the Renaissance era, the name Markangelo gained popularity among the wealthy and influential families in Italy, particularly in cities like Florence, Rome, and Venice. These families often chose unique and artistic names for their children as a way to reflect their appreciation for the arts and culture that flourished during this time.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Markangelo was Markangelo Accorsi (1490-1549), an Italian humanist and philosopher. He was born in Aquila, Italy, and is best known for his work on Aristotelian philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance.
Another prominent individual with the name Markangelo was Markangelo Venturi (1565-1629), an Italian architect and engineer. He was born in Modena and is renowned for his work on the design and construction of various churches, palaces, and fortifications throughout Italy.
In the realm of art, Markangelo Rossetti (1578-1650) was an Italian painter and engraver from Ferrara. He is known for his religious paintings and his contributions to the development of the Baroque style in Italian art.
Moving forward in time, Markangelo Fronduti (1805-1891) was an Italian composer and conductor from Naples. He composed several operas and orchestral works and was a respected figure in the musical circles of 19th-century Italy.
While the name Markangelo may not be as common in modern times, it continues to hold historical significance and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Italian Renaissance period.
People
Markangelo + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Markangelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markangelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markangelo 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 Markangelo a common name?
We classify Markangelo 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 Markangelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Markangelo was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markangelo is about 21 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 Markangelo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markangelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markangelo 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 Markangelo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markangelo 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 Markangelo 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 Americans are named Markangelo?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Markangelo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.