Chung

Q: What is the origin of Chung?

Chung is of Korean origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Chung?

According to the latest SSA data, Chung is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Chung a boy name?

Chung is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"God/Anointed"

Chung appears in Korean and Chinese romanization systems, where meanings vary by underlying character and pronunciation.

Themes:eastasiansurnamegivennametransliteration

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Chung

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Chung did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Chung Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Chung.

8 ideas

chun

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chie

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cho

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chuy

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hung

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ungy

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chungy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chung

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Chung mean?

Chung means "God/Anointed". Chung appears in Korean and Chinese romanization systems, where meanings vary by underlying character and pronunciation.

What is the origin of Chung?

Chung is of Korean origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Chung?

According to the latest SSA data, Chung is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Chung a boy name?

Chung is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Chung?

Popular nicknames for Chung include chun, chie, cho, chuy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Chung?

There are many names similar to Chung in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginKorean, Chinese

Syllables1

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Cha Chae Daekwon Dae Eh

Sisters

Ahri Ayerim Chae Dae Eun

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