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Angeline

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Pronounced AN-juh-leen /ˈæn.dʒə.liːn/High

Meaning: Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)High

In 30 seconds: A French diminutive of Angela meaning 'angelic' or 'little messenger,' with the -ine ending giving it a delicate Gallic refinement. It has been used in French and English communities since the 18th century.
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Origin HighGreek, French
MeaningAngelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)
U.S. rank (2025)#1570 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births134 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 36,873

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Angeline is a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger). The -ine suffix is a French/Latin feminine diminutive seen in names like Caroline, Emmeline, and Josephine. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century.

Angeline has been used steadily in the U.S. without breaking into the top ranks. It ranked #1153 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The song Sweet Angeline by Rod Stewart (1972) and Angeline the Baker, a traditional American fiddle tune, gave the name a folk and pop musicality that kept it in cultural memory across the 20th century.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Angeline — Greek/French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AngelaAngelinaAngelique

Nicknames

AngieAngelLine

Famous Bearers

  • ★Angeline Quinto (1989-)
    Filipino singer and actress

If you like Angeline…

Angelina— the Italian -ina diminutive of the same Angel- root
Angelique— the French -ique form in the same Angelina/Angeline family
Caroline— -ine ending name in the same French diminutive tradition
Emmeline— -ine ending name with the same 18th-century French elegance
Josephine— -ine ending name from the same French diminutive tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angeline mean?

Angeline means 'angelic' or 'little messenger,' a French diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger).

How do you pronounce Angeline?

It's said AN-juh-leen — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Angeline a boy or girl name?

Angeline is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Angeline?

Angeline ranked #1153 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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