Khang Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKahng / /kɑːŋ/Vietnamese
Meaning
brave; strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Khang is a common Vietnamese name often given to boys. It reflects qualities such as bravery and strength, which are valued in Vietnamese culture. The name is associated with positive traits and is used in various contexts, including literature and everyday life. In Vietnam, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen carefully by parents.
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Famous people named Khang
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khang was first seen in the United States in 1979. Khang has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Khang has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Khang (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 17 |