Holding steady.
Popularity of Dong since 1956
Babies named Dong per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dong is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1956. Its usage peaked in 1991, but overall it has remained stable with very low frequency. The name has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000, making it an uncommon choice. It is worth noting that the name is most familiar as a Chinese surname, and as a given name it may carry diverse cultural associations. Its stable trajectory over the decades suggests it has not experienced a sudden surge or decline. For those considering Dong, it offers a distinctive and cross-cultural option.
The name Dong may derive from the Chinese surname 董 (Dǒng) meaning 'to manage' or 'direct', or from the Korean given name 동 (Dong), often used as a masculine name. In English-speaking contexts, it has occasionally been used as a given name, possibly influenced by the surname or as a variant of Don. Its use in the United States has been sporadic since the mid-20th century.
Sibling names for Dong
Names that share Dong's style, for a brother or sister.
