Khang
Every Khang since 1979 — 1,211 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khang
Khang is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,958 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,211 American babies have been named Khang. Its peak came in 2007, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Khang stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khang year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,958 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,559 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,543 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,373 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,077 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,380 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,675 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,426 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,219 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,039 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,746 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,575 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,097 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,033 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,085 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,418 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,023 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,918 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,585 |
| 2006 | 42 | #2,770 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,782 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,553 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,890 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,579 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,279 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,482 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,501 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,409 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,930 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,247 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khang in 2025?
Khang ranked #4,958 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khang?
1,211 babies have been named Khang in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khang most popular?
Khang peaked in 2007, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Khang a boy or girl name?
Khang is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khang rising or falling?
Khang is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.