Holding steady.
Popularity of Tangela since 1956
Babies named Tangela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 1,001 |
| 1970s | 1,467 |
| 1980s | 784 |
| 1990s | 351 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tangela is a name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1956. It saw its highest usage in 1973, reflecting the popularity of similarly styled names in that era. Since then, its use has stabilized at a low level, maintaining a modest presence without climbing the charts. The name's construction follows a pattern of inventive coinages from the 1970s, often combining a familiar initial sound with a fashionable suffix. Tangela remains a distinctive choice, seldom encountered in contemporary birth records but retaining a nostalgic appeal for those drawn to names from that period.
Tangela likely emerged as a modern invented name in the mid-20th century, possibly blending the popular suffix '-ela' with the initial sound of names like Tammy or Tanya. It gained modest usage in the 1970s, peaking in 1973, but has since stabilized at very low frequency.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tangy, Angie, Tangi
Sibling names for Tangela
Names that share Tangela's style, for a brother or sister.
