Dung
Every Dung since 1975 — 756 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dung
Dung is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1975, 756 American babies have been named Dung — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dung stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dung year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2000 | 5 | #15,753 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,207 | 7 | #7,220 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,053 | 22 | #2,887 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,027 | 34 | #1,769 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,884 | 24 | #2,176 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,052 |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dung in 2025?
Dung did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dung?
756 babies have been named Dung in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dung most popular?
Dung peaked in 1982, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Dung a boy or girl name?
Dung is used for both: about 38% of babies named Dung have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Dung rising or falling?
Dung has been roughly stable over the past decade.