How Many People Are Named Ong?

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

Ong
Rare
Vietnamese

Ong is a very rare female name, with only 51 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,470,003 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 14 births, and it's stable, with most people named Ong being between 30 and 60 years old.

~10,488
Living in US
1 in 31,603
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

529,621
Worldwide Bearers
#1,894
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
496,087
🇮🇩 Indonesia
17,591
🇹🇭 Thailand
3,416
🇨🇳 China
3,195
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,691
🇹🇬 Togo
1,236
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,057
🇲🇱 Mali
994
🇧🇳 Brunei
993
🇺🇸 United States
452

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
51 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
5
Would be under 30 (10%)
47
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 52 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: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
43
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
74
International
100

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

📜 Ong Through the Generations

Ong has been a name that's seen steady usage since its peak in 1989, with 14 births that year. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with 52 total births recorded throughout history. Today, the majority of those named Ong are adults, with 47 individuals aged between 30 and 60, while only 5 are under 30. This distribution suggests that Ong is a name embraced by a newer generation, yet it remains uncommon enough to be considered unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 5

✨ Similar Names to Ong

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ong's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Ong

How Many People Have the Name Ong?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,488 people in the United States currently share the name Ong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,603 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Ong a Common or Rare Name?

Ong 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 Ong Mean?

Ong means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ong Most Popular?

The name Ong reached peak popularity in 1989, with 14 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 Ong?

Approximately 10,488 people named Ong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,488. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,603 Americans.

Is Ong a rare name?

Ong is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,603 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ong mean?

Ong means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Ong more male or female?

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

When was Ong most popular?

Ong peaked in 1989 with 14 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 US10,488
All-Time Births10,488
1 in X1 in 31,603
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1989
World Rank#1,894
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.