Angus
Boy nameAngus has been given to 6,751 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2006.
Meaning & origin /ˈæŋ.ɡəs/
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Aonghas, perhaps literally "one choice".
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,751
Peak year
2006 (126 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -34%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Angus's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #680 |
| 1925 | #835 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Angus.
FAQ
How popular is the name Angus?
Angus has been given to 6,751 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Angus peak?
Angus peaked in 2006, when 126 babies were given the name.
Is Angus a girl or boy name?
Angus is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Angus are boys).
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