Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Tong
//ˈtɔŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19944 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tong'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.
Tong's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tong |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Tong through the decades
- Tong peaked in 1994, when 22 babies were named Tong in the US.
- The 1980s were Tong's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1993–2019), use of Tong has fallen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.