Total births
301
Boys' name · since 1900
Fong
301 babies named Fong in U.S. Social Security records since 1900, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 301
- total births
- 1900–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Fong is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 301 have been recorded since 1900.
Social Security Administration records show Fong recorded 301 times among boys since 1900, 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 1900 to 2001.
- 301 total births
- 1900–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
301 boys have been named Fong since 1900, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 301
- total births
- 1900–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Fong was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
23 babies were named Fong in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Fong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fong splits its recorded history at 1990: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fong at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Fong popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2001
- Peak year (1989)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Fong popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1983 (Fong as girls' name)
Fong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Fong's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Fong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
180 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 180 births (60% of all-time use).
Fong by state
Where Fong concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 132 | 43.9% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Fong's total US births 43.9%
Even split
132 of 301 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fong? ▼
Fong has been given to 301 babies in the U.S. since 1900, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 23 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Fong most popular? ▼
Fong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Fong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fong are California (132 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Fong been used? ▼
Records for Fong go back to 1900, giving 102 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Fong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fontaine, Fonzie, Fonnie, Fonzo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fong's data
- Fong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (180 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Fongs (132 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 Fong
Nearby Names Like Fong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fong
Fontaine Boy
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Fonzie Boy
56 births
Fonnie Boy
39 births
Fonzo Boy
35 births
Fon Boy
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Compare Fong side by side: Fong vs Fontaine Fong vs Fonzie Fong vs Fonnie
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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, 1900–2001 (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. "Fong: Baby Name Since 1900 - 301 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fong. 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 Fong 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.