Where the mountain meets the sea
Derived from the Tongva Native American language, the name refers to a specific canyon and coastal area in Los Angeles County. It historically signifies a place of meeting between the mountains and the ocean. The name gained significant cultural recognition in the 1990s through television.
Less common today
Topanga isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,796 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Main character and love interest of Cory Matthews · Boy Meets World
