Unisex nameCurrently #9,549 in the USSteady
Ming
//ˈmɪŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19814 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ming'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.
Ming's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ming |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Ming through the decades
- Ming peaked in 1981, when 23 babies were named Ming in the US.
- The 2000s were Ming's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Ming has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ming currently ranks #9,549 in the US and is holding steady.