Kong
Pronunciation: [ k-AWNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kong first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 935 babies have been named Kong in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kong is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,490 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,490
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Anglo-French origin
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English origin
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Sanskrit (harsha) origin
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Kong
Kong is a boy name .
Kong is currently ranked #21,490 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kong include Konrad, Konnor, Konner, Konstantinos, Konstantin . 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