Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Dong
//ˈdɔŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19914 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dong'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.
Dong's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dong |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Dong through the decades
- Dong peaked in 1991, when 19 babies were named Dong in the US.
- The 1980s were Dong's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1996–2017), use of Dong has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.