Thong
boy nameThong entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #2709 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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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 |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4995 |
| 1980s | #3474 |
| 1990s | #4584 |
| 2000s | #8232 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Thong are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thong alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thong in 2025?
- Thong is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Thong most popular?
- Thong peaked in 1982, reaching #2709 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thong with classmates?
- Thong will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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