Yong
Every Yong since 1936 — 425 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yong
Yong 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 1936, 425 American babies have been named Yong — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1946, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Yong stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yong 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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| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #12,019 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,908 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,621 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,272 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,306 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,397 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,812 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,691 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,610 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #4,034 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,724 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #6,101 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,343 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Yong
- Yong Ji Politician · -1700–-1700
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yong in 2025?
Yong 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 Yong?
425 babies have been named Yong in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yong most popular?
Yong peaked in 1946, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Yong a boy or girl name?
Yong is used for both: about 29% of babies named Yong have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Yong rising or falling?
Yong has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Yong?
Well-known people named Yong include Yong Ji (politician).