Tangy
girl nameTangy entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #3266 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#3266
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6245 |
| 1960s | #4210 |
| 1970s | #5499 |
| 1980s | #7445 |
| 1990s | #8766 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Tangy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tangy alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tangy in 2025?
- Tangy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tangy most popular?
- Tangy peaked in 1971, reaching #3266 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tangy with classmates?
- Tangy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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