Cuong
Every Cuong since 1976 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cuong
Cuong is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 554 American babies have been named Cuong. Its peak came in 1983, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cuong stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cuong year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,222 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,784 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,903 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,358 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,194 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,337 |
| 1985 | 40 | #1,600 |
| 1980 | 34 | #1,702 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cuong in 2025?
Cuong did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cuong?
554 babies have been named Cuong in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cuong most popular?
Cuong peaked in 1983, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Cuong a boy or girl name?
Cuong is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cuong rising or falling?
Cuong has been roughly stable over the past decade.