Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1970
Tangier
Tangier has 15 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 15
- total births
- 1970–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Tangier sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Tangier recorded 15 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 1989.
- 15 total births
- 1970–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Tangier since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 15
- total births
- 1970–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Tangier was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
5 babies were named Tangier in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Tangier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tangier's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded.
Tangier at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Tangier popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1989
- Peak year (1970)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Tangier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tangier's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Tangier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tangier? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 15 babies named Tangier. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 5 births.
When was Tangier most popular? ▼
Tangier was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Tangier been used? ▼
Tangier has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 20 years of data through 1989.
What names are similar to Tangier? ▼
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 Tangier's data
- Tangier's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tangier
Nearby Names Like Tangier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tangier
Tanya Girl
#3406 116,855 births
Tania Girl
#1929 28,891 births
Tanisha Girl
#5048 19,340 births
Tana Girl
#8032 9,274 births
Tanesha Girl
5,307 births
Compare Tangier side by side: Tangier vs Tanya Tangier vs Tania Tangier vs Tanisha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tangier: Baby Name Since 1970 - 15 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tangier. 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 Tangier 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 July 2026.