Myangel
An invented name combining "my" and "angel," suggesting one's own heavenly protector.
Name Census estimates that about 478 living Americans carry the first name Myangel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Myangel today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myangel births was 2012 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myangel. 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.
People living today
478
~ 1 in 717,059 Americans
Peak year
2012
36 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,459
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Myangel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Myangel from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 205 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Myangel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Myangel 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 Myangel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Myangels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Ohio, Michigan, Virginia recorded the most babies named Myangel, while Virginia, Michigan, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Myangel
The given name Myangel is a relatively modern invention that appears to be a combination of the English words "my" and "angel." It does not have any direct etymological roots in ancient languages or cultures. However, the concept of angels has been present in various religions and belief systems throughout history.
The word "angel" itself is derived from the Greek word "angelos," which means "messenger" or "envoy." In Judeo-Christian tradition, angels are celestial beings who serve as messengers of God and are believed to play a role in guiding and protecting humans. The earliest mentions of angels can be found in religious texts such as the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
While the specific name Myangel does not appear to have any historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it may be a modern reflection of the endearing sentiment of referring to someone as "my angel." This could be a term of affection used to describe a loved one, particularly a child, who is seen as a cherished and pure presence in one's life.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Myangel are relatively recent and can be found in various birth records and official documents from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the name, as it seems to have emerged organically in modern times, possibly inspired by the widespread use of the phrase "my angel" in various cultures and languages.
While there may not be any famous historical figures with the exact name Myangel, there have been several notable individuals throughout history who were known by variations or derivatives of the word "angel." For example:
1. Angela of Foligno (c. 1248-1309), an Italian Christian mystic and Franciscan tertiary.
2. Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807), a Swiss Neoclassical painter who had a successful career in London and Rome.
3. Angeline Tubbs (1861-1945), an American philanthropist and social worker who founded the Tubman Home for the Aged and Indigent.
4. Angele Arsenault (1943-2012), a Canadian singer and actress from Prince Edward Island.
5. Angelina Jolie (born 1975), an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian known for her work with the United Nations and various charitable causes.
It is worth noting that while the name Myangel may be relatively new, the concept of angels as benevolent and protective entities has been present in various cultures and belief systems throughout human history, serving as a source of inspiration and endearment.
People
Myangel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myangel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Myangel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myangel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 478 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myangel 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 717,059 US residents.
Is Myangel a common name?
We classify Myangel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 483 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myangel most popular?
The single biggest year for Myangel was 2012, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myangel is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Myangel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myangel 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.
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.