Total births
252
Boys' name · since 2007
Arcangel
Since 2007, U.S. Social Security records show 252 babies named Arcangel, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7129
- among boys today
- 252
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Arcangel currently ranks #7129 among boys' names in America, with 252 babies recorded since 2007.
Arcangel has 252 recorded births among boys since 2007, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7129 as of the latest data, more common than 50% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #7129 among boys today
- 252 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arcangel is currently the #7129 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 252 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7129
- among boys today
- 252
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Arcangel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7129
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Arcangel was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
25 babies were named Arcangel in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Arcangel compares
252 42th percentile among 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
Arcangel's all-time total is 31% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arcangel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 252 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arcangel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arcangel splits its recorded history at 2016: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arcangel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#7,129
Active since
2007
Arcangel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Arcangel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arcangel's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Arcangel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s
2010s
141 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 141 births (56% of all-time use).
Arcangel by state
Where Arcangel concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 4.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 2.4% |
California share of Arcangel's total US births 4.0%
Even split
10 of 252 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arcangel? ▼
252 babies have been named Arcangel since 2007. It currently ranks #7129 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 25 births.
When was Arcangel most popular? ▼
Arcangel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Arcangel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arcangel are California (10 births), Texas (10 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Arcangel been used? ▼
Arcangel has been recorded in Social Security data since 2007, spanning 19 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Arcangel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Archie, Archer, Archibald, Arch, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arcangel's data
- Arcangel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (141 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arcangels (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 Arcangel
Nearby Names Like Arcangel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arcangel
Archie Boy
#332 56,244 births
Archer Boy
#115 31,391 births
Archibald Boy
#1176 3,985 births
Arch Boy
#3216 2,572 births
Arcadio Boy
#11022 1,125 births
Compare Arcangel side by side: Arcangel vs Archie Arcangel vs Archer Arcangel vs Archibald
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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, 2007–2025 (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. "Arcangel: #7129 Boys' Name - 252 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arcangel. 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 Arcangel 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.