Phong
Every Phong since 1975 — 1,016 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phong
Phong is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,405 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,016 American babies have been named Phong. Its peak came in 1985, when 54 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 Phong stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #13,405 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,653 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,756 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,836 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,324 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,062 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,445 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,427 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,457 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,737 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,419 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,951 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,813 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,902 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,758 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,127 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,835 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,534 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,800 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,903 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,419 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,385 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #4,011 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,335 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,825 |
| 1995 | — | — | 29 | #2,603 |
| 1990 | — | — | 34 | #2,154 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,951 | 49 | #1,408 |
| 1980 | — | — | 34 | #1,718 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,663 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Phong in 2025?
Phong ranked #13,405 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phong?
1,016 babies have been named Phong in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phong most popular?
Phong peaked in 1985, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Phong a boy or girl name?
Phong is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Phong rising or falling?
Phong has been roughly stable over the past decade.