Declining since 2007, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Khang since 1979
Babies named Khang per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 375 |
| 2010s | 330 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Khang first appeared in U.S. name records in 1979, reflecting its emergence as a name borne by Vietnamese immigrants and their descendants. Its usage grew slowly, reaching a peak rank in 2007, when it was most common among families in California. Since then, its popularity has declined gradually; as of 2025, it ranks 4,857th, with approximately 1 in every 85,404 newborns receiving the name. While not widespread nationally, Khang represents a cultural tie to Vietnamese heritage and retains a steady presence among communities on the West Coast.
Khang is a name of Vietnamese origin, though its precise etymology is uncertain. It may be derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character '康' (khang), meaning 'peaceful, healthy, prosperous'. The name has been used in Vietnam and among the Vietnamese diaspora, particularly gaining modest popularity in the late 20th century. It is typically a masculine name.
Where Khang is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kháng
Sibling names for Khang
Names that share Khang's style, for a brother or sister.
