Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Hung
//ˈhəŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19824 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hung'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.
Hung's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hung |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 51 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1982 | 88 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 63 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Hung through the decades
- Hung peaked in 1982, when 88 babies were named Hung in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2022), use of Hung has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.