Deangelo is a unique and captivating name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian word "angelo," which means "angel." Therefore, Deangelo literally translates to "little angel."
The name Deangelo has been used historically in Italy but gained popularity worldwide during the late 20th century. Its charming and celestial meaning has made it appealing to parents looking for a distinctive yet meaningful name for their children.
One notable figure with this name is American professional basketball player, DeAngelo Russell. Born on February 23, 1996, he was named after his mother's brother who passed away before his birth. This illustrates how personal family histories can also shape the choice of names like Deangelo.
In literature and arts, there are few characters or figures with this name, possibly due to its more recent popularity in comparison to other historical Italian names. Nonetheless, Deangelo remains an attractive option for those seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Deangelo has seen varied trends in popularity over the years in the United States. Starting with just 7 births in 1960, it experienced a significant surge in popularity from 1983 onwards, reaching its peak in 1988 with 429 births.
Throughout the 1990s, the number of babies named Deangelo fluctuated between 258 and 478 births per year. The trend continued into the early 2000s, with a steady decrease in popularity, until reaching 174 births in 2016.
From 2016 onwards, there has been a slight increase in the number of babies named Deangelo, with 209 births in 2018 and 231 births in 2019. However, the popularity of the name has continued to decline since then, with only 173 births in 2020, 135 births in 2021, and 136 births in 2023.
In total, there have been 12,082 babies named Deangelo born in the United States from 1960 to 2023.