Topanga
Every Topanga since 1994 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Topanga
Topanga is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,746 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 799 American babies have been named Topanga. Its peak came in 1998, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Topanga stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Topanga year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,746 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,287 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,523 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,286 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,064 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,029 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,999 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,651 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,275 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,400 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,280 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,998 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,775 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,092 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,854 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,402 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,036 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,070 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,818 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,117 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,751 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,943 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,609 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,437 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,332 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,716 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Topanga in 2025?
Topanga ranked #4,746 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Topanga?
799 babies have been named Topanga in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Topanga most popular?
Topanga peaked in 1998, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Topanga a boy or girl name?
Topanga is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Topanga rising or falling?
Topanga is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.