Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Xeng

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

Current Rank

#10,556

Peak Rank

#4,406 (1990)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2001

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#4406

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Xeng

Xeng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 12 Xengs were born — ranking #4,406 that year. As of 2026, Xeng ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Xengs 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

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Names that sound like Xeng

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

Zheng
Zeng
Zing
Zen
Zang
Zong
Xen
Zem
Zehn
Xem
Zange
Seng

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xeng

What does the name Xeng mean?

Xeng is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Xeng in 2026?

In 2026, Xeng ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Xeng most popular?

Xeng reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,406 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Xeng a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Xeng?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xeng include Margarita, Derryck, Desmund. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xeng

Xeng is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Xeng's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,406. Use the chart and map above to compare Xeng'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.