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.
The name Kong experienced significant popularity and fluctuation between 1979 and 2012, with a total of 935 babies named Kong during this period. The name's peak occurred in 1993 with 74 births, while the most recent years show a considerable decline, with only 6 or fewer births annually since 2012.