Kong
Kong is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Sky, heaven, bright, or empty, depending on the Chinese character used.
Origin and history
Kong is a name of East Asian origin, most commonly rooted in Chinese where it can mean sky, heaven, or empty space depending on the character used. It is also well known as a surname associated with Confucius (Kong Fuzi). In the United States, it is a rare given name historically recorded for boys.
Popularity in the United States
935 babies in the United States have been named Kong since 1880. It ranks #3744 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.4 %)
- MN (29 %)
- WI (22.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 9 |
| 1980-1990 | 350 |
| 1990-2000 | 474 |
| 2000-2010 | 96 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kong is the family name of Confucius, whose ancestral family line is documented as one of the longest in the world.
- Though rare as a first name in the U.S., it has appeared occasionally in SSA birth records over the past century.