Dung
Pronunciation: [ d-UHNG ]
Dung is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,392 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 287 babies have been named Dung in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,392 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,392
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dung is also used as a boy name, ranked #21256.
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About the Name Dung
Dung is a girl name .
Is Dung a boy or girl name? Dung is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,392 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,256. Dung is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dung is currently ranked #60,392 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dung include Dunya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis