Angelique is a unique and beautiful feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the French word "angélic" which means "angelic". The name Angelique is therefore associated with all that is pure, innocent, and heavenly.
The history of the name Angelique dates back to the Middle Ages in France. It was first used as a feminine form of the given name Ange, which was derived from the French word "ange" meaning "angel". Over time, the name evolved into its current spelling and pronunciation.
Angelique gained popularity during the Renaissance period, when it was often used by French nobility. It was also popular among religious communities, who were drawn to its heavenly connotations.
Today, Angelique remains a relatively uncommon but nonetheless charming given name. It is most commonly used in France and other French-speaking countries, but can be found worldwide. Despite its rarity, the name has a timeless elegance that makes it appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter.
The statistics provided show the number of births registered each year in the United States for babies named Angelique between 1968 and 1985. Over this 17-year period, a total of 131 girls were given the name Angelique.
The years with the highest number of Angeliques born were 1970 and 1982, with 21 and 8 births respectively. However, these two peak years accounted for only about one-third of all Angelique births during this time period.
There were several years where fewer than 5 girls named Angelique were born, including the last recorded year in this dataset, 1985, which had just 5 births.
Overall, while Angelique was not an extremely popular name during these years, it was still given to a significant number of newborn girls across the United States.