Tangerine
Pronunciation: [ t-anj-er-EEN ]
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Tangerine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 39 babies have been named Tangerine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tangerine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,100 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,100
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tangerine
Tangerine is a girl name .
Tangerine is currently ranked #67,100 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tangerine include Tan, Tang, Tangy, Tangie, Tange, Tangey, Tangeie, Ine, Iney, Rine, Tay, and Taie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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