Tung
Pronunciation: [ t-UHNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 221 babies have been named Tung in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,353 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,353
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tung
Tung is a boy name .
Tung is currently ranked #21,353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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