Chong Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Chong originates from Chinese, meaning heavy or important, and has evolved from characters such as 重 and 崇. It carries significant traits of strength and honor, with no biblical relevance. The name has been used historically among Chinese communities and remains popular today, associated with respect and importance.
The name Chong is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chong has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chong' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3358th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14865th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5266th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17256th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9069th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Chong' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chong"
Pronunciation
/tʃɔŋ/
Origin
Chinese
Etymology
The name Chong is derived from the Chinese character 重, which means 'heavy' or 'important.' It can also be associated with the character 崇, meaning 'to rise' or 'to honor.'
Meaning
heavy, important, to rise, to honor
Language Evolution
重 (Zhòng), 崇 (Chóng)
Historical Usage
The name Chong has been used in various Chinese communities for centuries and has gained popularity in regions with significant Chinese diaspora.
Variants & Derivatives
Chonghua, Chongwen
Modern Popularity & Image
Chong is perceived as a traditional and strong name within Chinese culture, often associated with respect and significance.
Famous People
Chong Wei Lee, a prominent Malaysian badminton player., Chong Kim, an activist and author.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chong"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chong"
"Chong" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6632nd of 10718 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3358th of 16616 | 262 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14865th of 24088 | 32 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5266th of 12526 | 104 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17256th of 19264 | 9 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9069th of 27321 | 113 |
Regional Popularity of "Chong" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.71% 1500th/3685 |
- | - |
26.96% 1703rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chong" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.58% 1260th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chong"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chong" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.