Total births
96
Unisex name · since 2003
Kunga
Kunga has 96 recorded births since 2003 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13202
- among boys today
- 96
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 8%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kunga is the #13202 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 96 recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Kunga recorded 96 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #13202 nationally today, ahead of 8% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2024.
- #13202 among boys today
- 96 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 8% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kunga is currently the #13202 unisex name in America, more common than 8% of boys - 96 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13202
- among boys today
- 96
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 8%
- more common than other boys
Kunga vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13202
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 8% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Kunga was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
10 babies were named Kunga in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Kunga compares
96 25th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kunga's all-time total is 74% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kunga | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 96 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 10 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kunga's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kunga's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kunga at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#13,202
Active since
2003
Kunga popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2024
- Peak year (2003)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Kunga popularity over time - girls
21 total births recorded since 2011 (Kunga as girls' name)
Kunga by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kunga's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Kunga births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
49 births
- 2020s
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 49 births (51% of all-time use).
Kunga by state
Where Kunga concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 30 | 31.3% |
New York share of Kunga's total US births 31.3%
30 of 96 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kunga? ▼
96 babies have been named Kunga since 2003. It currently ranks #13202 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 10 births.
When was Kunga most popular? ▼
Kunga was most popular in the 2010s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Kunga most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kunga are New York (30 births).
Is Kunga a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kunga is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 96 births, and as a girl's name it has 21 births.
How long has the name Kunga been used? ▼
Records for Kunga go back to 2003, giving 22 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Kunga? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kunal, Kunta, Kunio, Kunaal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kunga's data
- Kunga's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 2020s (37) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kungas (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Kunga
Nearby Names Like Kunga
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kunga
Kunal Boy
1,259 births
Kunta Boy
303 births
Kunio Boy
91 births
Kunaal Boy
65 births
Kunj Boy
64 births
Compare Kunga side by side: Kunga vs Kunal Kunga vs Kunta Kunga vs Kunio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kunga
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, 2003–2024 (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. "Kunga: #13202 Unisex Name - 96 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kunga. 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 Kunga 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.