Name meaning & stats
Hong
Hong. 631 US babies since 1940, peak 1982. Notable Hongs are 1.4× over-represented as entrepreneurs.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1982
631 US babies were named Hong between 1940 and 2025.
Hong around the world
- England & Wales: 46 babies since 1996, peak 2010
- France: 30 babies since 1900, peak 1997
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Hongs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Entrepreneur | 1.4× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are entrepreneurs, Hongs show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1982)