Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1977
Ganesa
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Ganesa, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1977–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Ganesa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 16 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Ganesa recorded 16 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2008.
- 16 total births
- 1977–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Ganesa since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 16
- total births
- 1977–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Ganesa was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
6 babies were named Ganesa in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Ganesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ganesa's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ganesa at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Ganesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2008
- Peak year (1977)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Ganesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ganesa's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Ganesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ganesa? ▼
16 babies have been named Ganesa since 1977. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1977 with 6 births.
When was Ganesa most popular? ▼
Ganesa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Ganesa been used? ▼
Records for Ganesa go back to 1977, giving 32 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Ganesa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ganiyah, Gana, Ganna, Ganiya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ganesa's data
- Ganesa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ganesa
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ganesa
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Ganiya Girl
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Compare Ganesa side by side: Ganesa vs Ganiyah Ganesa vs Gana Ganesa vs Ganna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ganesa: Baby Name Since 1977 - 16 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ganesa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ganesa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.