Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Kong
//ˈkɔŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19934 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kong'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.
Kong's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kong |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 65 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 74 |
| 1994 | 55 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
Kong through the decades
- Kong peaked in 1993, when 74 babies were named Kong in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1999–2012), use of Kong has fallen 76% compared to the 10 years before that.