Tangela
girl nameTangela entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #757 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#757
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3027 |
| 1960s | #1140 |
| 1970s | #933 |
| 1980s | #1616 |
| 1990s | #3505 |
| 2000s | #10556 |
| 2010s | #12153 |
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Tangela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tangela alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tangela in 2025?
- Tangela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tangela most popular?
- Tangela peaked in 1971, reaching #757 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tangela with classmates?
- Tangela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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