Hong
girl nameHong entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #2185 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#2185
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5502 |
| 1980s | #3659 |
| 1990s | #7454 |
| 2000s | #13521 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Hong are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hong alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hong in 2025?
- Hong is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hong most popular?
- Hong peaked in 1982, reaching #2185 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hong with classmates?
- Hong will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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