Angus
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage.
Every Angus since 1880 — 6,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Angus
Angus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,363 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,751 American babies have been named Angus. Its peak came in 2006, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Angus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Angus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,363 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,136 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1,987 |
| 2022 | 86 | #1,854 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,227 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,026 |
| 2019 | 84 | #1,816 |
| 2018 | 84 | #1,809 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1,661 |
| 2016 | 76 | #1,921 |
| 2015 | 88 | #1,741 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,492 |
| 2013 | 82 | #1,763 |
| 2012 | 84 | #1,776 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,000 |
| 2010 | 87 | #1,740 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1,488 |
| 2008 | 91 | #1,679 |
| 2007 | 106 | #1,496 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1,307 |
| 2005 | 99 | #1,472 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,394 |
| 2003 | 109 | #1,291 |
| 2002 | 83 | #1,506 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,160 |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,341 |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,327 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,013 |
| 1985 | 36 | #1,698 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,808 |
| 1975 | 34 | #1,530 |
| 1970 | 33 | #1,462 |
| 1965 | 23 | #1,626 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,361 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,199 |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,183 |
| 1945 | 42 | #986 |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,007 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,197 |
| 1930 | 46 | #1,007 |
| 1925 | 63 | #835 |
| 1920 | 61 | #877 |
| 1915 | 72 | #682 |
| 1910 | 20 | #655 |
| 1905 | 11 | #743 |
| 1900 | 14 | #680 |
| 1895 | 15 | #529 |
| 1890 | 21 | #390 |
| 1885 | 14 | #498 |
| 1880 | 17 | #426 |
Famous people named Angus
- Angus Deaton Economist · b. 1945
- Angus Scrimm Actor · 1926–2016
- Angus Macfadyen Actor · b. 1963
- Angus King Politician · b. 1944
- Angus T. Jones Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angus mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage.
How popular is the name Angus in 2025?
Angus ranked #2,363 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Angus?
6,751 babies have been named Angus in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Angus most popular?
Angus peaked in 2006, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Angus a boy or girl name?
Angus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Angus rising or falling?
Angus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Angus?
Well-known people named Angus include Angus Deaton (economist), Angus Scrimm (actor), Angus Macfadyen (actor).