Total births
124
Boys' name · since 1980
Vong
124 babies named Vong in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 124
- total births
- 1980–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
124 boys have been named Vong since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Vong recorded 124 times among boys since 1980, 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 1980 to 1996.
- 124 total births
- 1980–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
124 boys have been named Vong since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 124
- total births
- 1980–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Vong was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
16 babies were named Vong in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Vong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vong splits its recorded history at 1989: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vong at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Vong popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1996
- Peak year (1993)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Vong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vong's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Vong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 63 births (51% of all-time use).
Vong by state
Where Vong concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 4.0% |
California share of Vong's total US births 13.7%
Even split
17 of 124 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vong? ▼
124 babies have been named Vong since 1980. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1993 with 16 births.
When was Vong most popular? ▼
Vong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Vong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vong are California (17 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Vong been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vong since 1980 -- 17 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Vong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Von, Vonnie, Vonn, Vontrell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vong's data
- Vong's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (63 total births) through the 1990s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Vongs (17 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 Vong
Nearby Names Like Vong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vong
Von Boy
#1999 5,552 births
Vonnie Boy
430 births
Vonn Boy
#5486 325 births
Vontrell Boy
#8517 252 births
Vondell Boy
204 births
Compare Vong side by side: Vong vs Von Vong vs Vonnie Vong vs Vonn
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, 1980–1996 (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. "Vong: Baby Name Since 1980 - 124 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vong. 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 Vong 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.