Boy nameCurrently #11,148 in the USRising
Cheng
//ˈtʃɛŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19905 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cheng's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cheng's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cheng |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Cheng through the decades
- Cheng peaked in 1990, when 48 babies were named Cheng in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2024), use of Cheng has fallen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cheng currently ranks #11,148 in the US and is on the rise.