Holding steady, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Topanga since 1994
Babies named Topanga per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Topanga's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 151 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 193 |
Meaning & origin
Topanga is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, just after the debut of the character Topanga Lawrence on the sitcom 'Boy Meets World'. Its popularity has grown modestly, reaching a peak rank of 4661 in 2023, a year in which approximately 1 in 55,423 baby girls were named Topanga. The trajectory of its use has been stable since the early 2000s. The name's primary association remains the fictional character, but its origin as a place name in Southern California gives it an earthy, geographical feel. While top states data is limited due to its rarity, Topanga has been used across the country, particularly in coastal states. As a modern coinage with no ancient roots, its charm lies in its pop culture resonance and natural, melodic sound.
Topanga is a place name, referring to Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. The name likely originates from the Tongva language, spoken by the indigenous Tongva people, with proposed meanings including 'a high place' or 'mountain'. It gained popularity as a given name after the character Topanga Lawrence appeared on the television series 'Boy Meets World', which aired from 1993 to 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Topy, Panga, T
Sibling names for Topanga
Names that share Topanga's style, for a brother or sister.
