Dong
boy nameDong entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #2709 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#2709
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3942 |
| 1960s | #3921 |
| 1970s | #4552 |
| 1980s | #4171 |
| 1990s | #6101 |
| 2000s | #8415 |
| 2010s | #11525 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Dong are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dong alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dong in 2025?
- Dong is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dong most popular?
- Dong peaked in 1982, reaching #2709 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dong with classmates?
- Dong will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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