Kong is an uncommon given name of African origin. It is derived from the name "Kongo", which was used to refer to a historic kingdom located in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo. The kingdom was founded in the late 14th century and was once one of the largest empires in Africa.
The meaning of Kong is not explicitly clear as it is not a widely recognized given name and does not have a direct translation into English or other languages. However, some sources suggest that Kong may be related to the word "kongondo" which means "king" in the Kikongo language spoken in Congo. Thus, Kong could potentially mean "king".
Historically, the name Kong has been used sparingly and is not well-documented throughout history. It was likely used among the people of the Kongo Kingdom but beyond that, its usage is unknown.
Today, Kong remains an uncommon given name, with only a small number of people bearing this name worldwide. It is not typically associated with any specific culture or nationality outside of Africa.
Statistics on the given name Kong show a varied trend over the years in the United States. The highest number of births recorded was in 1993 with 74 babies named Kong. Conversely, the lowest numbers were recorded between 2002 and 2008, with seven births each year during those seven years.
The peak period for the name Kong seems to be from 1988 to 1995, where the number of births ranged from a low of 39 in 1995 to a high of 74 in 1993. After this period, there was a significant decline in the popularity of the name Kong, with only six or seven births recorded each year between 2002 and 2008.
Overall, from 1979 to 2012, a total of 935 babies were named Kong in the United States. These statistics highlight the changing trends in baby names over time and provide insights into the popularity of the name Kong during different periods.