Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Ugonna since 1993
Babies named Ugonna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ugonna's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 30 |
| 2000s | 36 | 58 |
| 2010s | 6 | 66 |
| 2020s | 0 | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Ugonna is a unisex Igbo name that entered U.S. records in 1993. As of the most recent data, it ranks 7,679 in popularity, with roughly 1 in every 170,808 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year is 2023, and the trajectory has been stable throughout the 2020s. While no U.S. state reports particularly high usage, the name carries cultural significance in Igbo communities, where it conveys the sentiment of a father's pride. The name remains uncommon, giving it a distinctive yet rooted feel.
Ugonna originates from the Igbo language of southeastern Nigeria. It is a unisex name formed from the elements 'u' (meaning 'pride' or 'glory') and 'onna' (meaning 'father'). The name is often given to express the joy and pride a child brings to the family. It gained some visibility in the United States from the 1990s onward, though it remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ugo, Gonna
Sibling names for Ugonna
Names that share Ugonna's style, for a brother or sister.
