Holding steady.
Popularity of Hong since 1923
Babies named Hong per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 50 | 6 |
| 1980s | 267 | 111 |
| 1990s | 127 | 29 |
| 2000s | 6 | 35 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hong first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, and its usage has remained stable through 2025. It reached its highest recorded year in 1982, but never entered the top 1000 names. The name is most common among families of Chinese heritage, and is often used as both a given name and a surname. As a given name, its brevity and clarity make it straightforward in English-speaking contexts. While precise rankings are unavailable due to low frequency, the name continues to be used steadily, reflecting ongoing cultural diversity in naming practices.
Hong is a common romanization of several Chinese surnames and given names, most notably the surname 洪 (Hóng) meaning 'flood, vast' or 红 (Hóng) meaning 'red'. As a given name, it can also be a short form of compound names like Hongyu (红玉 'red jade'). Its use in the United States reflects immigration patterns from Chinese-speaking regions.
Sibling names for Hong
Names that share Hong's style, for a brother or sister.
