Total births
1,011
Boys' name · since 1975
Phong
Phong has 1,011 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9197
- among boys today
- 1,011
- born since 1975
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Phong is the #9197 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,011 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Phong recorded 1,011 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #9197 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, 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 1975 to 2025.
- #9197 among boys today
- 1,011 born since 1975
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Phong is currently the #9197 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 1,011 born since 1975, peaking in the 1980s.
- #9197
- among boys today
- 1,011
- born since 1975
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Phong vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9197
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Phong was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
51 babies were named Phong in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
How Phong compares
1,011 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Phong's all-time total is 175% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Phong | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,011 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Phong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Phong's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Phong at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1984
Current rank
#9,197
Active since
1975
Phong popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1984)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Phong popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1985 (Phong as girls' name)
Phong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Phong's strongest decade.
427 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Phong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s
1980s
427 births
- 1990s
1990s
282 births
- 2000s 124
2000s
124 births
- 2010s 95
2010s
95 births
- 2020s 34
2020s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 427 births (42% of all-time use).
How Phong 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 Phong's total volume
Phong vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Phong by state
Where Phong concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 248 | 24.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 46 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 24 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Phong's total US births 24.5%
Even split
248 of 1,011 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phong? ▼
1,011 babies have been named Phong since 1975. It currently ranks #9197 among boys. The peak year was 1984 with 51 births.
When was Phong most popular? ▼
Phong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 427 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Phong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Phong are California (248 births), Texas (46 births), Minnesota (24 births).
How long has the name Phong been used? ▼
Phong has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Phong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phoenix, Phoenyx, Phoenixx, Phor, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Phong's data
- Phong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (427 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Phongs (248 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 Phong
Nearby Names Like Phong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phong
Phoenix Boy
#275 24,571 births
Phoenyx Boy
#5023 382 births
Phoenixx Boy
#9720 75 births
Phor Boy
#8903 58 births
Phox Boy
6 births
Compare Phong side by side: Phong vs Phoenix Phong vs Phoenyx Phong vs Phoenixx
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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, 1975–2025 (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. "Phong: #9197 Boys' Name - 1,011 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phong. 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 Phong 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.