How Many People Are Named Chong?
Complete statistics for the name Chong: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chong, a very rare male name, is held by just 516 people in the US today, making up 1 in 639,335 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1991 with 35 births; now it's stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 562 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chong Through the Generations
Chong has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its highest birth year being 1991. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 6% under 30, 74% aged 30-60, and 20% over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced adoption across generations, maintaining its unique charm without becoming overly common.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Chong
How Many People Have the Name Chong?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,474 people in the United States currently share the name Chong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,420 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Chong a Common or Rare Name?
Chong is classified as 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 Chong Mean?
Chong means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chong in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.
When Was Chong Most Popular?
The name Chong reached peak popularity in 1991, with 35 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 Chong?
Approximately 15,474 people named Chong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,474. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,420 Americans.
Is Chong a rare name?
Chong is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,420 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chong mean?
Chong means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins.
Is Chong more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Chong are male and 39% are female.
When was Chong most popular?
Chong peaked in 1991 with 35 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.