Boy · #8,799 in 2026

Wong

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

Current Rank

#8,799

Peak Rank

#580 (1888)

Total Babies

187

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

1994

Last Year

1888

Peak Year

#580

Peak Rank

187

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wong

Wong first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1888, when 12 Wongs were born — ranking #580 that year. As of 2026, Wong ranks #8,799 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 187 Wongs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s 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 Wong

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

Wing
Wang
Wenge
Whang
Weng
Wng
Wung
Woong
Waun
Wange
Yong
Yonge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wong

What does the name Wong mean?

Wong is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wong in 2026?

In 2026, Wong ranks #8,799 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wong most popular?

Wong reached its peak popularity in 1888, ranking #580 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Wong a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wong?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wong include Gregorio, Arron, Davin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wong

Wong is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 187 births in the dataset. Wong's peak popularity came in 1888 when it ranked #580. Use the chart and map above to compare Wong'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.