How Many People Are Named Kong?

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

Kong
Rare
Chinese

Kong is a very rare male name, with only 897 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 367,870 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with 74 births, showing it's a stable, modern choice.

~15,493
Living in US
1 in 21,393
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chinese surname
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

204,454
Worldwide Bearers
#5,099
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
50,944
🇰🇭 Cambodia
41,184
🇸🇸 South Sudan
30,816
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
22,619
🇲🇾 Malaysia
19,123
🇹🇭 Thailand
14,679
🇸🇬 Singapore
9,876
🇺🇸 United States
3,402
🇲🇲 Myanmar
2,888
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,398

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
897 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
201
Would be under 30 (21%)
734
Would be 30–60 (79%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 935 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

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

📜 Kong Through the Generations

Kong, a name that's been around but hasn't seen widespread adoption, has maintained a steady presence in the United States. With 897 individuals carrying the name today, it's clear that Kong isn't just a fleeting trend. Born predominantly in the '90s, the majority of those named Kong are now in their thirties and forties, with 201 under 30 and 734 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests a name that's taken hold among younger generations, with a strong representation in the middle-aged bracket.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 327
Minnesota 196
Wisconsin 152

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kong's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Kong

How Many People Have the Name Kong?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,493 people in the United States currently share the name Kong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,393 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kong a Common or Rare Name?

Kong 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 Kong Mean?

Kong means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kong Most Popular?

The name Kong reached peak popularity in 1993, with 74 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 Kong?

Approximately 15,493 people named Kong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,493. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,393 Americans.

Is Kong a rare name?

Kong is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,393 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kong mean?

Kong means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Kong more male or female?

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

When was Kong most popular?

Kong peaked in 1993 with 74 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.

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 US15,493
All-Time Births15,493
1 in X1 in 21,393
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1993
World Rank#5,099
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.