Ghana
girl nameGhana entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #5974 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#5974
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5974 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ghana are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ghana alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ghana in 2025?
- Ghana is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ghana most popular?
- Ghana peaked in 1969, reaching #5974 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ghana with classmates?
- Ghana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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