Is Khang a boy's or girl's name?

Khang is primarily a boy's name.

When was Khang most popular?

Khang reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 48 births that year. It is currently ranked #5545 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Khang?

Khang is currently ranked #5545 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,191 babies since 1979.

Khang

A Vietnamese name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's nameVietnameseDeclining

#5545▼ 1005in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Khang is a boy's baby name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' A popular name in Vietnam, Khang is often given with wishes for robust health and enduring strength, and it has grown in visibility in Vietnamese American communities.

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Popularity Over Time

Khang was #2553 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5545, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Khang
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	123	#4381	▼
2010s	330	#3430	▼
2000s	375	#2886	▲
1990s	230	#3150	▲
1980s	127	#3946	▲
1970s	6	#5744	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Khang
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	17	#5545	-6 (-26.1%)
2023	23	#4540	-1 (-4.2%)
2022	24	#4370	-2 (-7.7%)
2021	26	#4075	-7 (-21.2%)
2020	33	#3376	+3 (10.0%)
2019	30	#3673	+7 (30.4%)
2018	23	#4424	-13 (-36.1%)
2017	36	#3219	-3 (-7.7%)
2016	39	#3039	+10 (34.5%)
2015	29	#3744	-1 (-3.3%)
2014	30	#3574	-6 (-16.7%)
2013	36	#3097	-2 (-5.3%)
2012	38	#3032	+1 (2.7%)
2011	37	#3085	+5 (15.6%)
2010	32	#3417	-7 (-17.9%)
2009	39	#3020	-2 (-4.9%)
2008	41	#2918	-7 (-14.6%)
2007	48	#2585	+6 (14.3%)
2006	42	#2770	+3 (7.7%)
2005	39	#2782	-4 (-9.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology