Unisex · #12,551 in 2026

Seng

Current Rank
#12,551
Peak Rank
#2,341 (1983)
Total Babies
239
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,572 (84 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,341 (239 total)
👦As Boy Name
1980
First Year
2008
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#2341
Peak Rank
239
Total Count
20
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1981
First Year
1998
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#5572
Peak Rank
84
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Seng

As a girl name

Seng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1981, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 12 Sengs were born — ranking #5,572 that year. As of 2026, Seng ranks #14,121 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 84 Sengs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Seng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1980, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 21 Sengs were born — ranking #2,341 that year. As of 2026, Seng ranks #12,551 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 239 Sengs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Seng

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seng

What does the name Seng mean?
Seng 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 Seng in 2026?
In 2026, Seng ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Seng most popular?
Seng reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #2,341 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Seng most popular?
Seng has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Wisconsin, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Seng.
Is Seng a unisex name?
Yes — Seng is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 26% of Sengs assigned female and 74% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Seng?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Seng include Nasser, Navin, Jarreau. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Seng

Seng is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 239 births in the dataset. Seng's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #2,341. Use the chart and map above to compare Seng'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.