Kang
girl nameKang entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #4109 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#4109
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6942 |
| 1990s | #11215 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kang are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kang 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 Kang in 2025?
- Kang is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kang most popular?
- Kang peaked in 1983, reaching #4109 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kang with classmates?
- Kang will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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