girl's name
Sheng
SHUNG (Chinese)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 407
Sheng is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2016 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 1985, when 29 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheng Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 178 |
| 1990s | 171 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sheng?
In 2016, Sheng 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 Sheng 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 Sheng
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheng Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheng over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sheng
- Chinese SHUNG
Sibling Names for Sheng
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheng — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheng
How popular is the name Sheng?
In 2016, Sheng 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 Sheng a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheng is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheng?
Sheng has 1 syllable.
When was Sheng most popular?
Sheng peaked in 1985, when 29 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.