boy's name
Peng
PUNG (Chinese)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 230
Peng is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2001 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 1995, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Peng Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Peng?
In 2001, Peng 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 Peng 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 Peng
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Peng Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Peng over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Peng
- Chinese PUNG
Sibling Names for Peng
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Peng — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Peng
How popular is the name Peng?
In 2001, Peng 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 Peng a girl's or a boy's name?
Peng is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Peng?
Peng has 1 syllable.
When was Peng most popular?
Peng peaked in 1995, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.