Total births
349
Girls' name · since 1977
Nga
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 349 babies named Nga, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 349
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
349 girls have been named Nga since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nga has been recorded 349 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1997.
- 349 total births
- 1977–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
349 girls have been named Nga since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 349
- total births
- 1977–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Nga was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
43 babies were named Nga in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Nga's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nga's full recorded timeline at 1986, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 43 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nga at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nga popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1997
- Peak year (1981)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Nga by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nga's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Nga births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
257 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 257 births (74% of all-time use).
Nga by state
Where Nga concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 89 | 25.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 15 | 4.3% |
California share of Nga's total US births 25.5%
Even split
89 of 349 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nga? ▼
Nga has been given to 349 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 43 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Nga most popular? ▼
Nga was most popular in the 1980s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Nga most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nga are California (89 births), Texas (16 births), Louisiana (15 births).
How long has the name Nga been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nga since 1977 -- 21 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Nga? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ngan, Ngawang. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nga's data
- Nga's decade-level peak was the 1980s (257 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ngas (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–1997 (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. "Nga: Baby Name Since 1977 - 349 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nga. 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 Nga 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 July 2026.