Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Wang

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

Current Rank

#9,912

Peak Rank

#4,972 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

1999

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#4972

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wang

Wang first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 7 Wangs were born — ranking #4,972 that year. As of 2026, Wang ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Wangs 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 Wang

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

Whang
Wange
Wing
Wong
Wham
Wenge
Weng
Whan
Wng
Wung
Woong
Whame

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wang

What does the name Wang mean?

Wang is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wang in 2026?

In 2026, Wang ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wang most popular?

Wang reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #4,972 that year with 7 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Wang a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wang?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wang include Jerriel, Charod, Okeith. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wang

Wang is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Wang's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #4,972. Use the chart and map above to compare Wang'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.