Tangerine
Tangerine is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It shares its name with a color or gem and doubles as a place name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Tangerine has the name Erin hiding inside it.
- GenerationTangerine peaked in 1964, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Tangerine you'd meet today is about 61 years old.
- HistoryTangerine first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tangerine
Tangerine is a girl name of English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:English names
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Tangerine
What is the origin of the name Tangerine?
Tangerine is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).
Is Tangerine a boy or girl name?
Tangerine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Tangerine?
Tangerine is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1995. It peaked at #5,474 in 1964, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Tangerine?
Tangerine is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It shares its name with a color or gem and doubles as a place name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.