Boy · #7,268 in 2026

Shong

The Limbu are a major Sino-Tibetan ethnolinguistic group indigenous to the Himalayan region of eastern Nepal, northeastern India and western Bhutan. In India, the Limbus live in the states of Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland and northern West Bengal, i.e. North Bengal.

Current Rank
#7,268
Peak Rank
#7,268 (1988)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1988
First Year
1988
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#7268
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shong

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

The Limbu are a major Sino-Tibetan ethnolinguistic group indigenous to the Himalayan region of eastern Nepal, northeastern India and western Bhutan. In India, the Limbus live in the states of Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland and northern West Bengal, i.e. North Bengal.

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Origin & history
Historical Background Ancient Era: Pre-Vedic origins: Limbu people are believed to have settled in eastern Nepal before the arrival of Indo-Aryan groups. They are pre-Vedic, Mongoloid people with strong roots in the Himalayan region. Kirata Kingdoms (circa 800 BCE - 300 CE): The Limbus were part of the larger Kirat civilization, which ruled the Kathmandu Valley and eastern hills. Ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Puranas mention the Kirats as warriors from the east. 🏯 Limbuwan Confederation: Limbuwan Kingdom (before 18th century): Limbuwan was an independent confederation of 10 Limbu kin

The Story of Shong

Shong first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 5 Shongs were born — ranking #7,268 that year. As of 2026, Shong ranks #7,268 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Shongs 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 Shong

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shong 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 Shong

What does the name Shong mean?
The Limbu are a major Sino-Tibetan ethnolinguistic group indigenous to the Himalayan region of eastern Nepal, northeastern India and western Bhutan. In India, the Limbus live in the states of Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland and northern West Bengal, i.e. North Bengal.
How popular is Shong in 2026?
In 2026, Shong ranks #7,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shong most popular?
Shong reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #7,268 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Shong a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shong is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Shong?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shong include Alecander, Aleksandrs, Atnhony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shong

Shong is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Shong's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #7,268. Use the chart and map above to compare Shong'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.