How Many People Are Named Tangela?
Complete statistics for the name Tangela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tangela is a very rare female name, with only 3,568 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 92,498 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 when 193 babies were given this name, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 3,784 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tangela Through the Generations
Tangela has been a steady presence through the generations, with its peak occurring in 1971 when 193 babies received this name. Today, the majority of Tangelas are aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 81% of the total, while 5% are under 30 and 14% are over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and enduring, maintaining its charm across different eras without becoming overly trendy.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tangela's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tangela
How Many People Have the Name Tangela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,568 people in the United States currently share the name Tangela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,498 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tangela a Common or Rare Name?
Tangela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tangela Mean?
Tangela means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tangela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tangela Most Popular?
The name Tangela reached peak popularity in 1971, with 193 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tangela?
Approximately 3,568 people named Tangela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,784. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,498 Americans.
Is Tangela a rare name?
Tangela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,498 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tangela mean?
Tangela means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Tangela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tangela are male and 100% are female.
When was Tangela most popular?
Tangela peaked in 1971 with 193 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.