Long
Long is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Dragon; tall or long.
Origin and history
Long is a given name found in East Asian cultures, where it often derives from Chinese roots meaning 'dragon'. It also occurs as an English descriptive name or surname referring to tall stature. In the United States, it remains a rare male given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,909 babies in the United States have been named Long since 1880. It ranks #2939 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.7 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- LA (4.4 %)
- PA (2 %)
- MN (1.9 %)
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 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 731 |
| 1990-2000 | 470 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Long
- Long Nguyen: Journalist, Fashion Critic
Fun facts
- In Chinese and Vietnamese traditions, the word for dragon represents power, strength, and good fortune.
- As an English name, it originated as a descriptive nickname for a tall person before becoming a surname and occasionally a given name.