Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Yiqing

Gongsun Sheng is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Chinese Classical Novels. Nicknamed "Dragon in the Clouds", he ranks fourth among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Heroes.

Current Rank
#16,544
Peak Rank
#16,544 (2013)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#16544
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yiqing

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gongsun Sheng is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Chinese Classical Novels. Nicknamed "Dragon in the Clouds", he ranks fourth among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Heroes.

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Origin & history
The novel describes Gongsun Sheng as an eight chi tall Taoist priest with a noble appearance. His eyebrows part like the Chinese character for "eight" ( 八 ) and his eyes are almond-shaped. Hailing from Jizhou ( 薊州 ; present-day Ji County, Tianjin ), he is well-versed in Taoist sorcery, capable of summoning the wind and rain, riding the mist, and driving the clouds. His magical powers and mysterious behaviour earn him the nickname "Dragon in the Clouds". He also wields an ancient copper sword, which he uses for casting spells.

The Story of Yiqing

Yiqing first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Yiqings were born — ranking #16,544 that year. As of 2026, Yiqing ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yiqings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Yiqing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yiqing

What does the name Yiqing mean?
Gongsun Sheng is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Chinese Classical Novels. Nicknamed "Dragon in the Clouds", he ranks fourth among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Heroes.
How popular is Yiqing in 2026?
In 2026, Yiqing ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yiqing most popular?
Yiqing reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #16,544 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Yiqing a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yiqing is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Yiqing?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yiqing include Aaliyaa, Aarie, Abilyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yiqing

Yiqing is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Yiqing's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #16,544. Use the chart and map above to compare Yiqing'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.