Chong
Pronunciation: [ ch-AWNG ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chong first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 202 babies have been named Chong in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chong is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,879 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,879
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Chong is also used as a boy name, ranked #31507.
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About the Name Chong
Chong is a girl name .
Is Chong a boy or girl name? Chong is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,879 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,507. Chong is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chong is currently ranked #47,879 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chong include Cho, Chy, Chie, and Chokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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