Holding steady.
Popularity of Vong since 1980
Babies named Vong per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vong is one of the rarest names recorded by the U.S. Social Security Administration, with its peak popularity occurring in 1993, when it was given to a small number of boys. The name has shown a stable trajectory since its first appearance in 1980, never entering any top state lists. Its origins are ambiguous, possibly stemming from Cambodian or Chinese surnames, making it a modern, cross-cultural choice. With a 1-in-N ratio that is effectively incalculable due to its rarity, Vong remains a distinctive and uncommon name.
The name Vong may have multiple origins. In Cambodian (Khmer), it is a surname meaning 'circle' or 'family'. In Chinese, it can be a variant romanization of the surname Wang or Wong. As a given name in the United States, it appears to be a modern adoption from Asian surnames, possibly representing a family name used as a first name. It has remained rare since its first recorded use in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Vong
Sibling names for Vong
Names that share Vong's style, for a brother or sister.
