Boy · #6,670 in 2026

Cong

Name: Popularity of the name Cong in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cong, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,670

Peak Rank

#4,908 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

1992

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#4908

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cong

Cong first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 7 Congs were born — ranking #4,908 that year. As of 2026, Cong ranks #6,670 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Congs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cong

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

Kong
Khong
Kang
Cangue
King
Kung
Qing
Kom
Khang
Cang
Keng
Cung

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cong

What does the name Cong mean?

Cong is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cong in 2026?

In 2026, Cong ranks #6,670 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cong most popular?

Cong reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #4,908 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Cong a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cong is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cong?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cong include Azikiwe, Mathaniel, Christafer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cong

Cong is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Cong's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #4,908. Use the chart and map above to compare Cong'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.