Kong
boy nameKong entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #1321 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#1321
peak (1993)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4068 |
| 1980s | #1848 |
| 1990s | #2014 |
| 2000s | #7255 |
| 2010s | #10770 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Kong are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kong alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kong in 2025?
- Kong is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kong most popular?
- Kong peaked in 1993, reaching #1321 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kong with classmates?
- Kong will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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