Phong
Phong is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Wind, breeze, or style.
Origin and history
Phong is a masculine given name of Vietnamese origin that translates to wind or breeze. It is derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots related to natural elements. In the United States, it remains a rare name primarily used within Vietnamese-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,011 babies in the United States have been named Phong since 1880. It ranks #3672 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- CA (75.4 %)
- TX (14 %)
- MN (7.3 %)
- LA (1.8 %)
- WI (1.5 %)
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 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 427 |
| 1990-2000 | 282 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Phong
- Phong Bùi: Artist, Curator
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Sino-Vietnamese word for wind, sharing etymological roots with similar concepts in neighboring languages.
- It belongs to a tradition of Vietnamese given names inspired by natural forces and elements.