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soh-FEE-uh
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Angie
GirlEnglish, Greek· “messenger; pet form of Angela”
- Meaning
- messenger; pet form of Angela
- Origin
- English, Greek
- Pronunciation
- AN-jee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #705
- US babies 2025
- 399
- Best rank
- #140 (1975)
- Peak year
- 1975
Meaning and origin of Angie
Angie is an English and Greek name that means “messenger; pet form of Angela”.
Angie began as a short form of Angela, which comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger, the same word that gave English the word angel. Angela has been used since the Middle Ages, partly through Saint Angela Merici, founder of the Ursuline order. Angie became popular as a name on its own in the mid-twentieth century and has famous bearers such as the actress Angie Dickinson. The Rolling Stones also released a well-known song called Angie. It feels warm, friendly and a little retro. It pairs well with longer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Angi, Angy.
Popularity over time
Angie 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 146 different years. Its best national rank was #140 in 1975, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,948 babies. In 2025, 399 babies were named Angie, and it ranked #705 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #523 in 1920, #527 in 1950, #248 in 1980, #500 in 2000, #418 in 2010, and #705 in 2025. Of the 65,665 US girls named Angie since records began, 21% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 13,023 babies. Since 2010, 7,947 more have been named Angie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kristie, Tamika, Kari, Kerri, and Keri.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Angie ranked highest in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #309 | 27 |
| Maryland | #332 | 16 |
| Florida | #375 | 49 |
| Nebraska | #402 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #425 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Angie is usually pronounced AN-jee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Angi and Angy.
Middle names for Angie
A few middle names that flow with Angie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Angie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angie mean?
Angie is an English and Greek name that means “messenger; pet form of Angela”.
What is the origin of the name Angie?
Angie has English and Greek roots. Angie began as a short form of Angela, which comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger, the same word that gave English the word angel.
Is Angie a popular name?
Yes. Angie ranked #705 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Angie a boy or girl name?
Angie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Angie?
Angie is usually pronounced AN-jee. 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