Tonga
girl nameTonga entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #3169 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1953–2025
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rank today
#3169
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5002 |
| 1960s | #4184 |
| 1970s | #6338 |
| 1980s | #10912 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Tonga are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tonga alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tonga in 2025?
- Tonga is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tonga most popular?
- Tonga peaked in 1968, reaching #3169 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tonga with classmates?
- Tonga will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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