Total births
512
Unisex name · since 1971
Ngozi
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 512 babies named Ngozi, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12438
- among girls today
- 512
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
512 babies have been named Ngozi since 1971, making it today's #12438 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ngozi has been recorded 512 times among girls since 1971, currently ranked #12438 nationally and more common than 30% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2024.
- #12438 among girls today
- 512 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ngozi is currently the #12438 unisex name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 512 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12438
- among girls today
- 512
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Ngozi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12438
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Ngozi was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
20 babies were named Ngozi in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Ngozi compares
512 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Ngozi's all-time total is 34% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ngozi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 512 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ngozi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ngozi's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ngozi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#12,438
Active since
1971
Ngozi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2024
- Peak year (1997)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Ngozi popularity over time - boys
26 total births recorded since 1992 (Ngozi as boys' name)
Ngozi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ngozi's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Ngozi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
65 births
- 1980s
1980s
115 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s
2000s
77 births
- 2010s
2010s
81 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 127 births (25% of all-time use).
How Ngozi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ngozi's total volume
Ngozi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ngozi by state
Where Ngozi concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Ngozi's total US births 1.0%
5 of 512 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ngozi? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 512 babies named Ngozi. Today it holds rank #12438 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 20 births.
When was Ngozi most popular? ▼
Ngozi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Ngozi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ngozi are California (5 births).
Is Ngozi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ngozi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 512 births, and as a boy's name it has 26 births.
How long has the name Ngozi been used? ▼
Records for Ngozi go back to 1971, giving 54 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Ngozi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ngoc, Ngone, Ngocanh, Ngozichukwu. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ngozi's data
- Ngozi's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (127 total births) through the 2020s (47) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ngozis (5 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.
Keep exploring Ngozi
Nearby Names Like Ngozi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ngozi
Ngoc Girl
#15760 673 births
Ngone Girl
#16623 16 births
Ngocanh Girl
5 births
Ngozichukwu Girl
5 births
Compare Ngozi side by side: Ngozi vs Ngoc Ngozi vs Ngone Ngozi vs Ngocanh
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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, 1971–2024 (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. "Ngozi: #12438 Unisex Name - 512 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ngozi. 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 Ngozi 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.