Phong
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phong first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,006 babies have been named Phong in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phong is past its peak , currently ranked #10,917 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,917
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Phong
Phong is a boy name .
Is Phong a boy or girl name? Phong is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,917 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,377. Phong is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phong is currently ranked #10,917 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phong include Pho, Phy, Phie, and Phokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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