Hong
Every Hong since 1923 — 648 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hong
Hong 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 1923, 648 American babies have been named Hong — about 69% girls and 31% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 66 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 Hong stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hong 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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| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,022 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,580 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,292 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,021 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,163 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,027 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,936 | — | — |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,368 | 7 | #6,707 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,453 | 6 | #6,074 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,248 | 12 | #3,493 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Hong
- Hong Taiji Politician · 1592–1643
- Hong Xiuquan Politician · 1814–1864
- Hong Tianguifu Politician · 1849–1864
- Hong Myung-bo Soccer player · b. 1969
- Hong Sang-soo Film director · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hong in 2025?
Hong 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 Hong?
648 babies have been named Hong in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hong most popular?
Hong peaked in 1982, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Hong a boy or girl name?
Hong is used for both: about 69% of babies named Hong have been girls and 31% boys.
Is the name Hong rising or falling?
Hong has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hong?
Well-known people named Hong include Hong Taiji (politician), Hong Xiuquan (politician), Hong Tianguifu (politician).