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Kong

Pronunciation
[Kong]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Glorious
Origin
Chinese
King Kong, a fictional giant ape.

Kong Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 935 baby boys have been named Kong. The name peaked in 1993 with 74 US births that year (rank #1329).

Top States for Kong

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kong births are: California (327), Minnesota (196), Wisconsin (152).

Other Chinese-Origin Names Like Kong

If you like Kong's Chinese origin, consider these related names: An, Bing Qing, Bo, Chan Juan, Chang. Browse all Chinese names →

4-Letter Names Starting with K

Names with Kong's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.

Quick Facts About Kong

84
Chinese baby names in our dictionary
13
Chinese male names
99
4-letter K-names in our dictionary
476
K-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Kong to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kong against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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