Total births
92
Unisex name · since 1983
Mong
92 babies named Mong in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 92
- total births
- 1983–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
92 boys have been named Mong since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mong has been recorded 92 times among boys since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2000.
- 92 total births
- 1983–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Mong since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 92
- total births
- 1983–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Mong was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
11 babies were named Mong in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Mong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mong's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mong at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Mong popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2000
- Peak year (1989)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Mong popularity over time - girls
18 total births recorded since 1979 (Mong as girls' name)
Mong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mong's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Mong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 46 births (50% of all-time use).
Mong by state
Where Mong concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 30.4% |
California share of Mong's total US births 30.4%
28 of 92 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mong? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 92 babies named Mong. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 11 births.
When was Mong most popular? ▼
Mong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Mong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mong are California (28 births).
Is Mong a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mong is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 92 births, and as a girl's name it has 18 births.
How long has the name Mong been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mong since 1983 -- 18 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Mong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monte, Monroe, Monty, Montgomery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mong's data
- Mong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (46 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mongs (28 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 Mong
Nearby Names Like Mong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mong
Monte Boy
#1432 23,160 births
Monroe Boy
#1275 17,094 births
Monty Boy
#1812 15,350 births
Montgomery Boy
#1088 5,701 births
Montana Boy
#1656 4,040 births
Compare Mong side by side: Mong vs Monte Mong vs Monroe Mong vs Monty
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1983–2000 (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. "Mong: Baby Name Since 1983 - 92 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mong. 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 Mong 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.