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Angeline
GirlFrench, Greek· “little angel, messenger”
- Meaning
- little angel, messenger
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- AN-juh-lyne
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,570
- US babies 2025
- 134
- Best rank
- #183 (1915)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Angeline
Angeline is a French and Greek name that means “little angel, messenger”.
Angeline is a French diminutive of Angela, which comes from the Latin angelus and the Greek angelos, meaning messenger, the word used for angels. The name became popular in English in the nineteenth century, and it has kept a sweet, romantic character ever since. Pronunciations vary: some say AN-juh-line and others AN-juh-leen. Angeline is closely related to Angelina, Angelique and Angie. It feels soft and gentle, with an old-world charm that fits well with the current revival of vintage names.
Popularity over time
Angeline has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 110 different years. Its best national rank was #183 in 1915, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 986 were named Angeline. In 2025, 134 babies were named Angeline, and it ranked #1,570 nationally. That is 53% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #209 in 1920, #682 in 1950, #860 in 1980, #1,139 in 2000, #858 in 2010, and #1,570 in 2025. Of the 36,874 US girls named Angeline since records began, 22% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 6,739 babies. Since 2010, 3,811 more have been named Angeline.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Essie, Cleo, Lela, Addie, and Jewell.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Angeline ranked highest in Maryland, Florida, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #661 | 7 |
| Florida | #869 | 18 |
| New Jersey | #1050 | 6 |
| Texas | #1093 | 25 |
| North Carolina | #1149 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Angeline is usually pronounced AN-juh-lyne, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Angeline
A few middle names that flow with Angeline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Angeline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angeline mean?
Angeline is a French and Greek name that means “little angel, messenger”.
What is the origin of the name Angeline?
Angeline has French, Greek, and Latin roots. Angeline is a French diminutive of Angela, which comes from the Latin angelus and the Greek angelos, meaning messenger, the word used for angels.
Is Angeline a popular name?
Not especially. Angeline ranked #1,570 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Angeline a boy or girl name?
Angeline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Angeline?
Angeline is usually pronounced AN-juh-lyne. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings