Angelica
Meaningangelic · Latin
- US rank
- #707
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #97 in 1996
398 babies were named Angelica in the US in 2025. It has dropped 135 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Angelica you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,039 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Angelica, 398 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Angelica would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAngelica first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #97. Today it's #707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAngelica was 5.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 758 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,039.
- TrendAngelica has slipped 135 places over the last five years and now sits at #707. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAngelica is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #249, followed by Florida (#426) and New Jersey (#447). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
- MeaningIn Latin, Angelica means “angelic”.
About the name Angelica
Angelica is a girl name meaning “angelic”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ica”. US birth records list Angelica for girls from 1892 to 2025, in 123 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #97 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #707, with 398 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 9.3 | 107,527 girls |
| 1900s | 7.1 | 140,056 girls |
| 1910s | 23 | 42,772 girls |
| 1920s | 26 | 39,170 girls |
| 1930s | 31 | 32,573 girls |
| 1940s | 27 | 37,355 girls |
| 1950s | 43 | 23,408 girls |
| 1960s | 134 | 7,474 girls |
| 1970s | 637 | 1,570 girls |
| 1980s | 1,103 | 907 girls |
| 1990s | 1,744 | 573 girls |
| 2000s | 1,016 | 984 girls |
| 2010s | 407 | 2,456 girls |
| 2020s | 288 | 3,475 girls |
Questions about the name Angelica
What does the name Angelica mean?
Angelica means “angelic” in Latin.
Is Angelica a boy or girl name?
Angelica is a girl name.
How popular is the name Angelica?
Angelica ranked #707 for US girls in 2025, given to 398 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#97).