Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Durga

Name: Popularity of the name Durga in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Durga, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Durga is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, regarded as the principal aspect of Mahadevi, the Ultimate Reality in this sect. Durga has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#11,416 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#11416

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Durga

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Durga

Durga first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 9 Durgas were born — ranking #11,416 that year. As of 2026, Durga ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Durgas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Durga

Phonetically similar names — useful when Durga is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dirca
Drea
Dra
Digga
Dagga
Durg
Diga
Drg
Daga
Draa
Drgs
Derg

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Durga

What does the name Durga mean?

How popular is Durga in 2026?

In 2026, Durga ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Durga most popular?

Durga reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #11,416 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Durga a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Durga is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Durga?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Durga include Haila, Milene, Caitilin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Durga

Durga is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Durga's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #11,416. Use the chart and map above to compare Durga's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.