Tangee
An invented name possibly derived from the French word "orangée" meaning "orange-tinted."
Name Census estimates that about 308 living Americans carry the first name Tangee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tangee today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tangee births was 1976 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tangee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
308
~ 1 in 1,112,839 Americans
Peak year
1976
25 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1994 SSA rank
#11,657
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Tangee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tangee from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 154 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tangee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tangee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tangees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tangee
The name Tangee is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India and the liturgical language of Hinduism and Buddhism. The name likely derives from the Sanskrit word "tāṅgī," which refers to a type of red dye or pigment traditionally used for coloring textiles and cosmetics.
In ancient Indian culture, the use of natural dyes and pigments held great significance, often associated with spiritual practices, ceremonial rituals, and artistic expressions. The rich hue of the tāṅgī dye, extracted from certain plants or minerals, was prized for its vibrant and enduring qualities.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tangee can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Arthashastra, written by the scholar Kautilya around the 4th century BCE. This treatise on statecraft and economics mentions the trade and taxation of various dyes, including tāṅgī.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tangee. One such figure was Tangee Devi, a revered female mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. She was renowned for her spiritual teachings and devotional poetry, which emphasized the principles of love, compassion, and self-realization.
Another prominent figure associated with the name was Tangee Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior and chieftain from the princely state of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. He was celebrated for his bravery and leadership in defending his kingdom against invading forces during a turbulent period.
In the realm of art and culture, Tangee Kapoor was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2003. She was widely acclaimed for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting India's rich dance heritage.
Moving to more recent times, Tangee Naan was a prominent Afghan author and poet who lived from 1935 to 2011. His works, often exploring themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim within the Persian literary world.
It is worth noting that while the name Tangee may have ancient roots, its usage as a given name has been relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its connection to the rich cultural heritage of India and its association with natural dyes and pigments lends it a unique and evocative quality.
People
Tangee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tangee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tangee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tangee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tangee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,112,839 US residents.
Is Tangee a common name?
We classify Tangee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 358 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tangee most popular?
The single biggest year for Tangee was 1976, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tangee is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tangee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tangee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.