Total births
336
Unisex name · since 1926
Chong
Chong has 336 recorded births since 1926 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 336
- total births
- 1926–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Chong sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 336 recorded since 1926.
Social Security Administration records show Chong recorded 336 times among boys since 1926, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 2004.
- 336 total births
- 1926–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
336 boys have been named Chong since 1926, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 336
- total births
- 1926–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Chong was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
24 babies were named Chong in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Chong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chong's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1926, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chong at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Chong popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–2004
- Peak year (1989)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Chong popularity over time - girls
226 total births recorded since 1947 (Chong as girls' name)
Chong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chong's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Chong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
167 births
- 1990s
1990s
125 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 167 births (50% of all-time use).
Chong by state
Where Chong concentrates geographically, total births since 1926
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 100 | 29.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 32 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 3.0% |
California share of Chong's total US births 29.8%
Even split
100 of 336 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chong? ▼
336 babies have been named Chong since 1926. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1989 with 24 births.
When was Chong most popular? ▼
Chong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Chong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chong are California (100 births), Minnesota (32 births), Wisconsin (10 births).
Is Chong a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chong is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 336 births, and as a girl's name it has 226 births.
How long has the name Chong been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chong since 1926 -- 79 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Chong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chosen, Chozen, Chozyn, Choice, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chong's data
- Chong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (167 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chongs (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chong
Nearby Names Like Chong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chong
Chosen Boy
#619 2,248 births
Chozen Boy
#742 1,555 births
Chozyn Boy
#1555 486 births
Choice Boy
#7800 273 births
Chon Boy
266 births
Compare Chong side by side: Chong vs Chosen Chong vs Chozen Chong vs Chozyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1926–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chong: Baby Name Since 1926 - 336 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chong. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chong draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.