Ray Hong

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ray Hong — English
230K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ray Hong is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ray is a masculine given name of English origin. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American . The surname Hong: Hong River in China and Vietnam Surnames Hong (Chinese surname) Hong (Korean surname) Hamsa (bird), a mythical bird also known was hong Hong (rainbow-dragon), a two-headed dragon in Chinese mythology Hong (genus), a genus of ladybird Hong (business), general term for a 19th–20th century trading company based in Hong Kong, Macau or Canton Sister Hong, a man posing as a woman in Nanjing, China Hongmen (洪門), a Chinese fraternal organization Hong Kong, a city and a special administrative region in China Ray is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 230K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ray reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ray

English

Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .

Surname: Hong

Vietnamese

Hong River in China and Vietnam Surnames Hong (Chinese surname) Hong (Korean surname) Hamsa (bird), a mythical bird also known was hong Hong (rainbow-dragon), a two-headed dragon in Chinese mythology Hong (genus), a genus of ladybird Hong (business), general term for a 19th–20th century trading company based in Hong Kong, Macau or Canton Sister Hong, a man posing as a woman in Nanjing, China Hongmen (洪門), a Chinese fraternal organization Hong Kong, a city and a special administrative region in China

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ray is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ray by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ray Hong

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ray Hong:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ray?
The first name Ray originates from English. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .
When was Ray most popular?
The name Ray reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hong?
The surname Hong originates from Vietnamese. Hong River in China and Vietnam Surnames Hong (Chinese surname) Hong (Korean surname) Hamsa (bird), a mythical bird also known was hong Hong (rainbow-dragon), a two-headed dragon in Chinese mythology Hong (genus), a genus of ladybird Hong (business), general term for a 19th–20th century trading company based in Hong Kong, Macau or Canton Sister Hong, a man posing as a woman in Nanjing, China Hongmen (洪門), a Chinese fraternal organization Hong Kong, a city and a special administrative region in China
What are the origins of the name Ray Hong?
The name Ray Hong combines two different traditions: the first name Ray has English roots, while the surname Hong originates from Vietnamese.
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