Xong
Xong is a variant spelling of a Southeast Asian name of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Xong. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Xong today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xong births was 1982 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xong. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xong. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1982
11 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1982 SSA rank
#7,353
Tracked since 1981
Census
Xong in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 306 people with the first name Xong, which placed it at #29,088 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,088
National first-name rank
People counted
306
306 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
99.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Xong
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Xong is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.7%. The next largest groups are White (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Xong described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Xong at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander99.7% · 305
- White0.3% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Xong
Xong is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 5 (23.8%) were male and 16 (76.2%) were female.
Xong as a male name
- Ranked #7,353 in 1982
- 5 male births in 1982
- Peak: 1982 (5 births)
Xong as a female name
- Ranked #12,032 in 1983
- 5 female births in 1983
- Peak: 1982 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Xong on both sides of the split. Of the 316 people counted with this name, 98 were male (31.0%) and 218 were female (69.0%).
Popularity
Xong: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xong by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xong during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 16 | 21 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xong
The name Xong has its origins in the ancient Khmer language, spoken by the Khmer people of present-day Cambodia. It is believed to have emerged during the Angkorian period, which lasted from the 9th to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Khmer word "xong," which means "gold" or "golden."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xong can be found in the ancient Khmer inscriptions found on the walls of the Bayon temple in Angkor Thom, Cambodia. These inscriptions, dating back to the late 12th century, mention a high-ranking official named Xong Chamreangvat, who served under the Khmer King Jayavarman VII.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Xong Nai played a crucial role in the development of Khmer literature. He is credited with writing the epic poem "Reamker," which is an adaptation of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Xong Nai's work is considered a masterpiece of Khmer literature and has significantly influenced the cultural and literary traditions of Cambodia.
During the 16th century, a Khmer monk named Xong Khuon gained prominence for his contributions to Buddhism. He is known for his teachings and his efforts to preserve and promote the Khmer language and culture. Some of his writings, which discuss Buddhist philosophy and teachings, are still studied and revered in Cambodia today.
In the 19th century, a Khmer scholar and poet named Xong Savang Vathana made significant contributions to the literary scene. His works, which included poetry and prose, were widely celebrated for their eloquence and depth. Xong Savang Vathana is also remembered for his efforts to preserve and promote Khmer culture during a time of political and social turmoil.
Another notable figure with the name Xong was Xong Thip Srey, a Khmer revolutionary and activist who fought for the independence of Cambodia from French colonial rule in the early 20th century. Xong Thip Srey played a significant role in the Khmer Issarak movement and is remembered as a symbol of resistance against foreign occupation.
While the name Xong has its roots in ancient Khmer culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in areas with significant Khmer influence or diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia.
People
Xong + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xong as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xong: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xong?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xong going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Xong a common name?
We classify Xong as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xong most popular?
The single biggest year for Xong was 1982, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xong is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Xong in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 306 people with the name Xong, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,088 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Xong in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Xong?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Xong on both sides of the split. Of the 316 people counted with this name, 98 were male (31.0%) and 218 were female (69.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Xong?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Xong is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.7%. The next largest groups are White (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Xong most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Xong in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.7% (305 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xong in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xong a female name?
Yes, 76.2% of people registered as Xong in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xong still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xong in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xong can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Xong?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.