Total births
1,188
Unisex name · since 1954
Anjel
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 1,188 babies named Anjel, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6539
- among boys today
- 1,188
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Anjel is the #6539 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,188 recorded since 1954.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anjel has been recorded 1,188 times among boys since 1954, currently ranked #6539 nationally and more common than 54% 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 1954 to 2025.
- #6539 among boys today
- 1,188 born since 1954
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Anjel is currently the #6539 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 1,188 born since 1954, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6539
- among boys today
- 1,188
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Anjel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6539
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Anjel was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
68 babies were named Anjel in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Anjel compares
1,188 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Anjel's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Anjel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,188 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Anjel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Anjel's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Anjel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#6,539
Active since
1954
Anjel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Anjel popularity over time - girls
403 total births recorded since 1970 (Anjel as girls' name)
Anjel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Anjel's strongest decade.
500 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Anjel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s 194
1990s
194 births
- 2000s
2000s
500 births
- 2010s
2010s
297 births
- 2020s 89
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 500 births (42% of all-time use).
How Anjel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Anjel's total volume
Anjel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Anjel by state
Where Anjel concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 194 | 16.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 127 | 10.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 13 | 1.1% |
California share of Anjel's total US births 16.3%
Even split
194 of 1,188 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anjel? ▼
1,188 babies have been named Anjel since 1954. It currently ranks #6539 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 68 births.
When was Anjel most popular? ▼
Anjel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 500 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Anjel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anjel are California (194 births), Texas (127 births), Georgia (13 births).
Is Anjel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Anjel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,188 births, and as a girl's name it has 403 births.
How long has the name Anjel been used? ▼
Anjel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 72 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Anjel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anjelo, Anjay, Anjuan, Anjan, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Anjel's data
- Anjel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (500 total births); usage has since declined to 89 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Anjels (194 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 Anjel
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1954–2025 (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. "Anjel: #6539 Unisex Name - 1,188 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anjel. 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 Anjel 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 July 2026.