Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Sheng
//ˈʃɛŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19855 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sheng'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.
Sheng's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sheng |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
Sheng through the decades
- Sheng peaked in 1985, when 29 babies were named Sheng in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2016), use of Sheng has fallen 66% compared to the 10 years before that.