Angie means angel or messenger — the most casual, most friendly diminutive of Angela/Angelina. The Rolling Stones sang Angie — one of rock's most tender ballads. Angie is the girl next door who turns out to be more interesting than anyone expected. Two syllables of Stones-level tenderness, angel heritage, and the most approachably beautiful -ie name.
Angie is a diminutive of Angela or Angelina meaning angel or messenger. The Rolling Stones' Angie (1973) is one of rock's most tender ballads. Angie carries the angel meaning through the most approachable possible form.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Diminutive used for centuries; Rolling Stones' Angie (1973).
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Today
Angie remains a beloved choice, ranking #670 in the US. 65,395 babies have been named Angie since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Angie?
1975peak year
Angie appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1975, 1,948 babies received the name (ranked #140). Today it sits around #670, with roughly 439 babies named Angie each year. Angie's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 65,395 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Angie's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — angel nurturing. People named Angie tend to be warm, friendly, and gifted at being more interesting than anyone expected.
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