Chung

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHUNG /ˈtʃʊŋ/Low

Meaning: Chung is a romanized name that covers several East Asian sources. As a Korean family name it renders Jeong/Chung; in Chinese romanization it can stand for elements read 'loyal' or 'clear' depending on the character; in Vietnamese it appears as a surname or given name. Because the plain-Latin form flattens tones and characters, the exact meaning depends on the family.Low

In 30 seconds: Chung is an East Asian name with Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese routes. It stayed rare in American records, peaking around 1982 (said CHUNG).

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Origin LowKorean, Chinese, Vietnamese

MeaningChung is a romanized name that covers several East Asian sources. As a Korean family name it renders Jeong/Chung; in Chinese romanization it can stand for elements read 'loyal' or 'clear' depending on the character; in Vietnamese it appears as a surname or given name. Because the plain-Latin form flattens tones and characters, the exact meaning depends on the family.

U.S. rank (1996)#9244 ↘ Falling

1996 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chung is best understood as several names sharing one romanized spelling. It serves as a Korean family name, a Chinese romanization tied to characters read 'loyal' or 'clear,' and a Vietnamese surname or given name. In the United States it appeared mainly among East Asian immigrant families, always in modest numbers, with its true meaning resting on the specific character and family.

Chung was never common in American records, given to only about twenty boys a year at its high point around 1982. A man named Chung then is in his forties today.

Did you know? Chung appears across East Asia, as a Korean family name, a Chinese romanized element, and a Vietnamese name, so its precise sense depends on the language and character behind it.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Chung — East Asian romanization; Korean/Chinese/Vietnamese routes

Variations

JungChongTrung

Nicknames

Chun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chung mean?

It is an East Asian name with several routes: a Korean family name, a Chinese romanized element read 'loyal' or 'clear,' and a Vietnamese name; the exact meaning depends on the family.

How do you pronounce Chung?

It is said CHUNG /ˈtʃʊŋ/, one syllable.

Is Chung a boy or girl name?

Chung is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Chung?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year at its peak in the early nineteen-eighties.