How Many People Are Named Bong?
Complete statistics for the name Bong: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bong is a very rare male name, with only 9 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 35,136,473 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 5 births, and it's interesting how all those named Bong are now around 43 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 10 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bong Through the Generations
Bong, a name that's been around since 1981, has seen its peak with only five births that year. Over the decades, it's remained stable, with no significant changes in popularity. Today, there are nine individuals named Bong in the United States, all of whom are roughly 43 years old, indicating that the name was most popular among parents during the early '80s. Interestingly, all those named Bong fall within the 30-60 age range, suggesting a generation-specific naming trend.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bong's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bong
How Many People Have the Name Bong?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,315 people in the United States currently share the name Bong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 252,053 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bong a Common or Rare Name?
Bong is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bong Mean?
Bong means "creative variant of Bong" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bong in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bong Most Popular?
The name Bong reached peak popularity in 1981, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bong?
Approximately 1,315 people named Bong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,315. That works out to roughly 1 in 252,053 Americans.
Is Bong a rare name?
Bong is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 252,053 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bong mean?
Bong means "creative variant of Bong" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bong more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bong are male and 0% are female.
When was Bong most popular?
Bong peaked in 1981 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.