Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Meng

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

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#1,969 (1993)

Total Babies

555

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2007

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#12675

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meng

Meng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 41 Mengs were born — ranking #1,969 that year. As of 2026, Meng ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 555 Mengs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Meng

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

Ming
Mung
Mng
Men
Mem
Mong
Mang
Hmong
Menn
Maung
Mesne
Menne

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meng

What does the name Meng mean?

Meng is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meng in 2026?

In 2026, Meng ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Meng most popular?

Meng reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #1,969 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Meng most popular?

Meng has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Wisconsin, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Meng.

Is Meng a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Meng?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meng include Leviticus, Jahmal, Miko. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meng

Meng is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 555 births in the dataset. Meng's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #1,969. Use the chart and map above to compare Meng'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.