Total births
1,211
Boys' name · since 1979
Khang
Khang has 1,211 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5521
- among boys today
- 1,211
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
1,211 babies have been named Khang since 1979, making it today's #5521 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Khang recorded 1,211 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #5521 nationally today, ahead of 61% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #5521 among boys today
- 1,211 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Khang is currently the #5521 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 1,211 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5521
- among boys today
- 1,211
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Khang vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5521
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Khang was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
48 babies were named Khang in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Khang compares
1,211 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Khang's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Khang | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,211 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Khang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Khang splits its recorded history at 2002: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Khang at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,521
Active since
1979
Khang popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Khang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Khang's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Khang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 127
1980s
127 births
- 1990s
1990s
230 births
- 2000s
2000s
375 births
- 2010s
2010s
330 births
- 2020s 143
2020s
143 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 375 births (31% of all-time use).
How Khang compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Khang's total volume
Khang vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Khang by state
Where Khang concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 330 | 27.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 117 | 9.7% |
California share of Khang's total US births 27.3%
Even split
330 of 1,211 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khang? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 1,211 babies named Khang. Today it holds rank #5521 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 48 births.
When was Khang most popular? ▼
Khang was most popular in the 2000s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Khang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khang are California (330 births), Texas (117 births).
How long has the name Khang been used? ▼
Records for Khang go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Khang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khalil, Khalid, Khari, Khai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Khang's data
- Khang's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (375 total births) through the 2020s (143) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Khangs (330 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 Khang
Nearby Names Like Khang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khang
Khalil Boy
#392 25,021 births
Khalid Boy
#938 8,197 births
Khari Boy
#1227 4,766 births
Khai Boy
#948 3,184 births
Khaled Boy
#1548 2,777 births
Compare Khang side by side: Khang vs Khalil Khang vs Khalid Khang vs Khari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Khang
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Khang: #5521 Boys' Name - 1,211 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khang. 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 Khang 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 July 2026.