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Tong

Pronunciation
[Tong]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Fragrant
Origin
Vietnamese

Tong Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 309 baby boys have been named Tong. The name peaked in 1993 with 22 US births that year (rank #3134).

Top States for Tong

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tong births are: California (102), Minnesota (32), Wisconsin (10).

Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Tong

If you like Tong's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →

4-Letter Names Starting with T

Names with Tong's exact length and starting letter: Tacy, Tadd, Tage, Tahu, Tait.

Quick Facts About Tong

135
Vietnamese baby names in our dictionary
64
Vietnamese male names
99
4-letter T-names in our dictionary
585
T-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Tong to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tong 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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