Long
Long first appears in US records in 1975. It peaked in 1988, when 133 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Long popular?
Vintage Long is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1988.
| 2020s | 69 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 187 | |
| 2000s | 306 | |
| 1990s | 470 | |
| 1980s | 731 | |
| 1970s | 146 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Long mean?
From Chinese (and Vietnamese) 龙 / 龍 (long, Mandarin tone lóng) 'dragon', a benevolent, imperial, rain-bringing figure. Note: it is a romanization of a tonal syllable, also spelled Lung in Wade-Giles/Cantonese; the same Pinyin 'Long' can represent the unrelated 隆 'prosperous, abundant', so the dragon sense is specific to 龙/龍.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Long mean?
Long means dragon. From Chinese (and Vietnamese) 龙 / 龍 (long, Mandarin tone lóng) 'dragon', a benevolent, imperial, rain-bringing figure. Note: it is a romanization of a tonal syllable, also spelled Lung in Wade-Giles/Cantonese; the same Pinyin 'Long' can represent the unrelated 隆 'prosperous, abundant', so the dragon sense is specific to 龙/龍.
What is the origin of the name Long?
Long is of chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Long?
Long is pronounced “long.”
Is Long a boy or a girl name?
Long is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Long a popular name right now?
Long is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1988.
How popular is the name Long?
In 2025, Long ranked #13152 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Long most popular?
Long was most popular in 1988, when about 133 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Long?
Names similar to Long include Hao, Tao, Peng, Wei, Ming.
What names go well with Long?
chinese names that pair well with Long include Mei, Lan, Xia, Tao, Hao.