Angelica Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Angelica means 'angelic' or 'angel-like'.
Meaning of the Name Angelica
Angelica is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word 'angelicus', which means 'angelic' or 'angel-like'. It is believed to have originated from Greek mythology, where Angelica was the name of a princess. In Christian tradition, angels are considered to be messengers of God, representing purity, beauty, and spirituality. The name Angelica has been associated with these qualities and is often chosen for its angelic connotations.
Popularity of the Name Angelica
The popularity for the name Angelica peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 3,404 births, which ranked number 211 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Angelica had the most female births in 1996 with 3,404, which ranked number 97 out of 15,892 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 26, which ranked number 2,468 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Angelica has declined sharply over the last ten years from 834 births to 448 births, a decline of -46.28%. Among females, Angelica has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 834 births to 448 births, a decline of -46.28%.
Nationwide Popularity of Angelica
- 20 Year Trend of Angelica: -80.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Angelica: -46.28%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Angelica: -46.28%
Popularity of Angelica by State
Among females, Angelica was most popular in Southwestern states with 98 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 70 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Angelica. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 395 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 515 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 386 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 704 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 661 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 670 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 512 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 293 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 564 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 781 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 69 | 503 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 598 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 483 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Angelica
- Total Births of Angelica: 421 (-6.03%)
- Female Births of Angelica: 421 (-6.03%)
Given the downward trend of Angelica over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.03% decrease in total births, for a total of 421 births in 2024. For Females, births for Angelica have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 421 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.03%.