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Zong

ZONG · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of the Chinese surname Zong, or an invented modern name.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Zong since 1984

Babies named Zong per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49131990200020102020Most births 1992GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1980s1719
1990s576
2000s00
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Zong is an exceptionally rare name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in 1984. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when it was given to a handful of boys, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with very few births in any given year. Its origins are unclear; it may be a modern invention or an Anglicized form of a Chinese surname. Due to its rarity, no dominant state or region stands out in its usage. Zong has no established nicknames or spelling variants, and it carries no famous bearers in current records.

The name Zong first appeared in U.S. records in the 1980s, and its origins are unclear. It may be derived from the Chinese surname Zong, or it could be a modern invented name. Its use has remained very rare, with a small number of occurrences concentrated in the 1990s.

Sibling names for Zong

Names that share Zong's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zara, Zia, Zola, Zelda, Zuri

Brothers: Zane, Zion, Zeke, Zander, Zen

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Zong mean?
The meaning of Zong is uncertain. It may be a variant of the Chinese surname Zong or a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Zong?
Zong is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and peaked in 1992, but its rank has never been recorded in the top 1000.
Is Zong a boy's name or a girl's name?
Zong is unisex but has historically been used more often for boys.