Anjel
Every Anjel since 1954 — 1,591 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anjel
Anjel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,305 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,591 American babies have been named Anjel — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 83 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 Anjel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anjel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,305 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,490 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,579 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,475 | 15 | #5,787 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,721 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,749 | 17 | #5,354 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,105 | 20 | #4,756 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,480 | 19 | #4,957 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,654 | 27 | #3,886 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,748 | 34 | #3,237 |
| 2013 | — | — | 30 | #3,502 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,772 | 32 | #3,378 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,277 | 42 | #2,801 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,284 | 52 | #2,404 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,042 | 48 | #2,586 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,825 | 59 | #2,238 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,344 | 56 | #2,307 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,763 | 64 | #2,062 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,940 | 63 | #1,985 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,607 | 38 | #2,744 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,245 | 68 | #1,764 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,076 | 35 | #2,690 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,845 | 43 | #2,308 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,327 | 26 | #3,221 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,559 | 18 | #3,564 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,180 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,381 | 9 | #4,346 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,475 | 5 | #6,303 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,840 | 6 | #4,247 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anjel in 2025?
Anjel ranked #8,305 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anjel?
1,591 babies have been named Anjel in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anjel most popular?
Anjel peaked in 2003, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Anjel a boy or girl name?
Anjel is used for both: about 25% of babies named Anjel have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Anjel rising or falling?
Anjel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.