Yong
Yong first appears in US records in 1941. It peaked in 1993, when 13 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yong popular?
Declining Yong is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
| 2000s | 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 81 | |
| 1980s | 92 | |
| 1970s | 35 | |
| 1960s | 28 | |
| 1950s | 6 | |
| 1940s | 21 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yong mean?
Yong is commonly the character 勇, “brave, courageous.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yong mean?
Yong means Brave (勇). Yong is commonly the character 勇, “brave, courageous.”
What is the origin of the name Yong?
Yong is of Chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Yong?
Yong is pronounced “YONG.”
Is Yong a boy or a girl name?
Yong is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Yong a popular name right now?
Yong is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
When was the name Yong most popular?
Yong was most popular in 1993, when about 13 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yong?
Names similar to Yong include Ming, Chen, Feng, Jie, Wei.
What names go well with Yong?
Chinese names that pair well with Yong include Long, Mei, Lan, Xia, Tao.