Boy · #6,723 in 2026

Bong

A bong is a filtration device generally used for smoking cannabis, tobacco, or other herbal substances. In the bong shown in the photo, the smoke flows from the lower port on the left to the upper port on the right.

Current Rank
#6,723
Peak Rank
#6,263 (1981)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1981
First Year
1986
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#6263
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bong

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A bong is a filtration device generally used for smoking cannabis, tobacco, or other herbal substances. In the bong shown in the photo, the smoke flows from the lower port on the left to the upper port on the right.

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Etymology
The word bong is an adaptation of the Thai word bong or baung ( Thai : บ้อง , [ bɔ̂ŋ ] ), which refers to a cylindrical wooden tube, pipe , or container cut from bamboo , and which also refers to the bong used for smoking.
Origin & history
Excavations of a kurgan in Russia in 2013 revealed that Scythian tribal chiefs used gold vessels 2400 years ago to smoke cannabis and opium. The kurgan was discovered when construction workers were clearing land for the construction of a power line. During the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar , physician Hakim Abul Fath invented the waterpipe in India, and discovered tobacco. Abul suggested that tobacco "smoke should be first passed through a small receptacle of water so that it would be rendered harmless". Other sources also show evidence of the invention of the waterpipe in China during the lat

The Story of Bong

Bong first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 5 Bongs were born — ranking #6,263 that year. As of 2026, Bong ranks #6,723 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Bongs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bong

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bong is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bong

What does the name Bong mean?
A bong is a filtration device generally used for smoking cannabis, tobacco, or other herbal substances. In the bong shown in the photo, the smoke flows from the lower port on the left to the upper port on the right.
How popular is Bong in 2026?
In 2026, Bong ranks #6,723 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bong most popular?
Bong reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #6,263 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Bong a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bong is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Bong?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bong include Abdull, Afsheen, Alterik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bong

Bong is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Bong's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #6,263. Use the chart and map above to compare Bong's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.