Total births
935
Boys' name · since 1979
Kong
935 babies named Kong in U.S. Social Security records since 1979, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 935
- total births
- 1979–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Kong sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 935 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Kong recorded 935 times among boys since 1979, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2012.
- 935 total births
- 1979–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
935 boys have been named Kong since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 935
- total births
- 1979–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Kong was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
74 babies were named Kong in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Kong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kong splits its recorded history at 1994: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2012 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 74 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kong at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Kong popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2012
- Peak year (1993)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Kong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kong's strongest decade.
474 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Kong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
- 1980s
1980s
350 births
- 1990s
1990s
474 births
- 2000s 96
2000s
96 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 474 births (51% of all-time use).
How Kong 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 Kong's total volume
Kong vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kong by state
Where Kong concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 327 | 35.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 196 | 21.0% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 152 | 16.3% |
California share of Kong's total US births 35.0%
Even split
327 of 935 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kong? ▼
935 babies have been named Kong since 1979. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1993 with 74 births.
When was Kong most popular? ▼
Kong was most popular in the 1990s decade with 474 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Kong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kong are California (327 births), Minnesota (196 births), Wisconsin (152 births).
How long has the name Kong been used? ▼
Kong has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 34 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Kong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Konnor, Konner, Konrad, Konstantinos, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kong's data
- Kong's decade-level peak was the 1990s (474 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kongs (327 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 Kong
Nearby Names Like Kong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kong
Konnor Boy
#1991 5,767 births
Konner Boy
#2412 5,631 births
Konrad Boy
#1878 4,077 births
Konstantinos Boy
#2692 2,122 births
Konstantin Boy
#4465 668 births
Compare Kong side by side: Kong vs Konnor Kong vs Konner Kong vs Konrad
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, 1979–2012 (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. "Kong: Baby Name Since 1979 - 935 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kong. 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 Kong 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.