Chung
Pronunciation: [ ch-UHNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 193 babies have been named Chung in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,459 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,459
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Chung is also used as a girl name, ranked #33524.
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About the Name Chung
Chung is a boy name .
Is Chung a boy or girl name? Chung is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,459 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,524. Chung is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chung is currently ranked #30,459 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chung include Chu, Chy, Chie, and Chukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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