Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1964
Tongia
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Tongia, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1964–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Tongia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 26 have been recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tongia has been recorded 26 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1972.
- 26 total births
- 1964–1972 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Tongia since 1964, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1972.
- 26
- total births
- 1964–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Tongia was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
9 babies were named Tongia in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Tongia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tongia's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tongia at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Tongia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1972
- Peak year (1972)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Tongia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tongia's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Tongia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 17 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tongia? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 26 babies named Tongia. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 9 births.
When was Tongia most popular? ▼
Tongia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Tongia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tongia since 1964 -- 9 years through the most recent 1972 data.
What names are similar to Tongia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tonya, Toni, Tonia, Tonja, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tongia's data
- Tongia's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1970s (9) -- 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 Tongia
Nearby Names Like Tongia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tongia
Tonya Girl
#6432 120,421 births
Toni Girl
#2151 100,198 births
Tonia Girl
#15453 22,194 births
Tonja Girl
6,989 births
Tonie Girl
2,908 births
Compare Tongia side by side: Tongia vs Tonya Tongia vs Toni Tongia vs Tonia
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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, 1964–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tongia: Baby Name Since 1964 - 26 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tongia. 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 Tongia 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.