Our Hong Konger name database contains 1.108 Hong Konger surnames and 6.555 Hong Konger first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Hong Konger name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Hong Kong have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Hong Konger names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Hong Konger names as well. To create the Hong Konger name database we used 26.718 validated Hong Konger social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Hong Konger surnames

This table show popular Hong Konger surnames. In Hong Kong, the surname traditionally comes first in a person's name. This is in line with the Chinese naming conventions, which prioritize the family name over the given name. In Hong Kong, it is common for people to have one or two syllable surnames, and for the surname to be passed down through generations. Due to the diverse population in Hong Kong, some people may also have surnames of non-Chinese origin, such as those of European or South Asian descent.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Chan 1.130 4.2% American British Canadian
Wong 1.047 3.9% American Canadian British
Lee 520 1.9% American British South Korean
Leung 429 1.6% American Canadian British
Cheung 425 1.6% American British Chinese
Lam 408 1.5% American Vietnamese Canadian
Ng 391 1.5% American Singaporean Malaysian
Lau 352 1.3% American Chinese British
Li 332 1.2% American Chinese British
Ho 287 1.1% American British Singaporean
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 26.718 Hong Konger social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Hong Konger first names

In Hong Kong, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on a combination of cultural and personal factors. Many families will choose a name that has special meaning or significance in Chinese culture, such as names that are associated with good luck or prosperity. Other families may choose a name that has been passed down through the generations or that has special significance to them personally. Additionally, many parents in Hong Kong will also consider the sounds and meanings of a name, as well as its potential to be easily pronounced and understood by others.

Popular Hong Konger male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
David 242 1.4% American British Spanish
Michael 203 1.2% American British German
James 178 1.0% British American Australian
Chris 178 1.0% American British Canadian
Alex 167 1.0% American British Spanish
John 165 1.0% American British Canadian
Eric 162 1.0% American French Canadian
Jason 146 0.9% American British Canadian
Paul 141 0.8% British American Dutch
Andrew 137 0.8% American British Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 26.718 Hong Konger social media profiles from which 16.958 (63%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Hong Konger female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Michelle 85 0.9% American British Canadian
Karen 70 0.7% American British Mexican
Sarah 65 0.7% British American Canadian
Jennifer 65 0.7% American British Canadian
Rachel 63 0.6% American British Canadian
Amy 55 0.6% American British Canadian
Emily 54 0.6% American British Canadian
Anna 54 0.6% American British Spanish
Alice 54 0.6% British American Italian
Laura 49 0.5% British American Spanish
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 26.718 Hong Konger social media profiles from which 9.760 (37%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.