How Many People Are Named Khang?

Complete statistics for the name Khang: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Khang
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Khang means 'strength' in Vietnamese, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1,167 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 282,759 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 75%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.

~2,756
Living in US
1 in 120,265
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

200,817
Worldwide Bearers
#5,197
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
191,058
🇰🇭 Cambodia
2,775
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,843
🇺🇸 United States
1,602
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,255
🇸🇬 Singapore
693
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇱🇸 Lesotho
214
🇨🇦 Canada
200
🇹🇭 Thailand
190

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,167 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
897
Would be under 30 (75%)
294
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,191 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Khang Through the Generations

Khang saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 48 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. Today, there are 1,167 people named Khang in the United States, with most being young adults under 30. This age skew indicates that Khang is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 323
Texas 117

✨ Similar Names to Khang

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khang's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Khang

How Many People Have the Name Khang?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,756 people in the United States currently share the name Khang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,265 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khang a Common or Rare Name?

Khang 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 Khang Mean?

Khang means "strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Khang in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Khang Most Popular?

The name Khang reached peak popularity in 2007, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Khang?

Approximately 2,756 people named Khang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,756. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,265 Americans.

Is Khang a rare name?

Khang is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,265 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khang mean?

Khang means "strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Khang more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Khang are male and 0% are female.

When was Khang most popular?

Khang peaked in 2007 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,756
All-Time Births2,756
1 in X1 in 120,265
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2007
World Rank#5,197
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.