boy's name
Hung
- Gender Boy
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,117
Hung is a boy's name. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 88 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
Hung Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 506 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Hung?
In 2022, Hung was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Hung Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hung
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hung Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hung over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Hung
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hung — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hung
How popular is the name Hung?
In 2022, Hung was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hung a girl's or a boy's name?
Hung is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Hung most popular?
Hung peaked in 1982, when 88 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.