Fong
Every Fong since 1900 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fong
Fong 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 1900, 306 American babies have been named Fong. Its peak came in 1983, when 27 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 Fong stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fong year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,122 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,483 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,599 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,044 |
| 1985 | — | — | 21 | #2,449 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,936 |
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| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,220 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fong in 2025?
Fong 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 Fong?
306 babies have been named Fong in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fong most popular?
Fong peaked in 1983, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Fong a boy or girl name?
Fong is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fong rising or falling?
Fong has been roughly stable over the past decade.