Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Chong
//ˈtʃɔŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19915 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chong's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chong's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chong |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
Chong through the decades
- Chong peaked in 1991, when 35 babies were named Chong in the US.
- The 1980s were Chong's strongest decade, averaging 23 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1993–2004), use of Chong has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.