29,527births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
2008Peak · South Australia
#33Scotland 2025
Angus is a boy name family recorded 29,527 times in 15 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#33 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2008, at 518.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Angus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus | English | 6,751 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2363 | 1882 | ▼ 26 % |
| Angus | English | 5,573 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #75 | 2008 | – |
| Angus | English | 5,080 | 🏴 England & Wales | #325 | 1998 | ▲ 9 % |
| Angus | English | 3,964 | 🏴 Scotland | #33 | 2025 | ▲ 29 % |
| Angus | English | 2,528 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #58 | 2008 | – |
| Angus | English | 1,943 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #794 | 1919 | ▼ 24 % |
Questions about Angus
How popular is the name Angus?
In 2025 it ranked #33 in Scotland. Official registers record 29,527 births across 15 countries.
When was Angus most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2008, at 518.8 births per 100,000.
Is Angus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Angus is a boy name.