Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Heng

Name: Popularity of the name Heng in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Heng, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#5,620 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2018

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#5620

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Heng

Heng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 6 Hengs were born — ranking #5,620 that year. As of 2026, Heng ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Hengs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Heng

Phonetically similar names — useful when Heng is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hung
Hing
Hen
Hang
Hem
Hong
Henne
Hange
Hoang
Henn
Hemme
Hemm

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Heng

What does the name Heng mean?

Heng is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Heng in 2026?

In 2026, Heng ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Heng most popular?

Heng reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #5,620 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Heng a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Heng is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Heng?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Heng include Jesie, Christoval, Stephe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Heng

Heng is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Heng's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #5,620. Use the chart and map above to compare Heng's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.