Yong
Pronunciation: [ y-AWNG ]
Yong is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,416 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Yong first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 99 babies have been named Yong in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yong is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,416 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,416
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Yong is also used as a boy name, ranked #20676.
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About the Name Yong
Yong is a girl name .
Is Yong a boy or girl name? Yong is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,416 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,676. Yong is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yong is currently ranked #66,416 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis