Tanganyika
girl nameTanganyika entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #3714 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#3714
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6617 |
| 1970s | #5224 |
| 1980s | #7469 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tanganyika are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tanganyika alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tanganyika in 2025?
- Tanganyika is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tanganyika most popular?
- Tanganyika peaked in 1972, reaching #3714 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tanganyika with classmates?
- Tanganyika will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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