girl's name
Tangerine
TAN-juh-reen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 39
Tangerine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Tangerine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Tangerine?
In 1995, Tangerine was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tangerine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tangerine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tangerine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tangerine
- English TAN-juh-reen /ˈtændʒəriːn/
Sibling Names for Tangerine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tangerine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tangerine
How popular is the name Tangerine?
In 1995, Tangerine was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tangerine a girl's or a boy's name?
Tangerine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tangerine?
Tangerine has 3 syllables.
When was Tangerine most popular?
Tangerine peaked in 1972, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.