Fong is of Chinese origin, meaning 'phoenix'. It is often used as both a surname and given name. Historically, it was an imperial clan name during the Zhou Dynasty. Today, Fong continues to be popular among Chinese communities worldwide.
The name Fong experienced a significant surge in popularity between the years of 1980 to 1983, with a peak of 22 births in 1983. However, after this brief period, the number of babies named Fong began to decline steadily, reaching its lowest point in recent times with only 5 births in 2001. Over the entire span of these statistics, from 1900 to 2001, there were a total of 301 babies named Fong.