Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Pheng

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#2,206 (1989)

Total Babies

436

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2014

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2206

Peak Rank

436

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Pheng

Pheng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 31 Phengs were born — ranking #2,206 that year. As of 2026, Pheng ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 436 Phengs 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+

No data

Names that sound like Pheng

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

Feng
Fing
Fung
Phung
Fang
Fen
Femme
Fem
Fong
Phen
Fenn
Phong

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pheng

What does the name Pheng mean?

Pheng is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Pheng in 2026?

In 2026, Pheng ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Pheng most popular?

Pheng reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,206 that year with 31 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Pheng a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Pheng?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pheng include Stevens, Enrigue, Tedrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pheng

Pheng is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 436 births in the dataset. Pheng's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,206. Use the chart and map above to compare Pheng's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.