Tangela
Girl nameTangela has been given to 3,784 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1971.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,784
Peak year
1971 (193 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1956
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Tangela's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #885 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tangela — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tangela.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tangela?
Tangela has been given to 3,784 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tangela peak?
Tangela peaked in 1971, when 193 babies were given the name.
Is Tangela a girl or boy name?
Tangela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tangela are girls).
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