Dong is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, meaning 'southeast'. It is composed of two characters: '东' (dong) which means east, and '风' (feng) which means wind. The name Dong carries cultural significance, symbolizing the direction where the sun rises, associated with new beginnings, growth, and positivity.
"The name Dong experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable peak of 19 births in 1991 and a steady decline thereafter, reaching as low as 5 births in recent years."