Total births
479
Boys' name · since 1970
Angelito
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 479 babies named Angelito, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7359
- among boys today
- 479
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
479 babies have been named Angelito since 1970, making it today's #7359 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Angelito has been recorded 479 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #7359 nationally and more common than 49% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #7359 among boys today
- 479 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Angelito is currently the #7359 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 479 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7359
- among boys today
- 479
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Angelito vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7359
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Angelito was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
23 babies were named Angelito in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Angelito compares
479 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Angelito's all-time total is 31% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Angelito | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 479 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Angelito's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Angelito splits its recorded history at 2000: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Angelito at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#7,359
Active since
1970
Angelito popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Angelito by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Angelito's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Angelito births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
124 births
- 2020s 50
2020s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 137 births (29% of all-time use).
Angelito by state
Where Angelito concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Colorado | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Angelito's total US births 2.1%
Even split
10 of 479 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Angelito? ▼
Angelito has been given to 479 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7359 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Angelito most popular? ▼
Angelito was most popular in the 2000s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Angelito most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Angelito are California (10 births), Colorado (5 births).
How long has the name Angelito been used? ▼
Angelito has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Angelito? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Angel, Angelo, Angus, Angela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Angelito's data
- Angelito's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (137 total births) through the 2020s (50) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Angelitos (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Angelito
Nearby Names Like Angelito
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Angelito
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Angus Boy
#2135 6,751 births
Angela Boy
2,135 births
Angad Boy
#2250 869 births
Compare Angelito side by side: Angelito vs Angel Angelito vs Angelo Angelito vs Angus
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Angelito: #7359 Boys' Name - 479 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/angelito. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Angelito draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.