Total births
340
Girls' name · since 1955
Tangi
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 340 babies named Tangi, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 340
- total births
- 1955–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Tangi is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 340 have been recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Tangi recorded 340 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1995.
- 340 total births
- 1955–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
340 girls have been named Tangi since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 340
- total births
- 1955–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Tangi was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
27 babies were named Tangi in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Tangi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tangi's full recorded timeline at 1972, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tangi at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Tangi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1995
- Peak year (1980)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Tangi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tangi's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Tangi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
91 births
- 1970s
1970s
142 births
- 1980s
1980s
69 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 142 births (42% of all-time use).
Tangi by state
Where Tangi concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 8 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.5% |
Georgia share of Tangi's total US births 2.4%
Even split
8 of 340 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tangi? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 340 babies named Tangi. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 27 births.
When was Tangi most popular? ▼
Tangi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Tangi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tangi are Georgia (8 births), Alabama (5 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Tangi been used? ▼
Records for Tangi go back to 1955, giving 41 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Tangi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tanya, Tania, Tanisha, Tana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tangi's data
- Tangi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tangis (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tangi
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tangi
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Tanisha Girl
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Tana Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1955–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tangi: Baby Name Since 1955 - 340 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tangi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tangi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.