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
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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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