How Many People Are Named Bing?

Complete statistics for the name Bing: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bing
Rare
Old English

Bing means 'well' in Old English, making it a rare gem among names. Only 190 people in the US today carry this unique moniker, equating to just 1 in 1,738,150 Americans. The majority of Bings are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1938.

~3,721
Living in US
1 in 89,075
Americans
1938
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Well
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Timeless Dignified Reserved
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,646
Worldwide Bearers
#30,506
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,775
🇨🇳 China
3,138
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,201
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,955
🇨🇦 Canada
1,940
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,920
🇲🇴 Macau
1,170
🇹🇼 Taiwan
1,063
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🇹🇭 Thailand
920

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
190 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
11
Would be under 30 (3%)
41
Would be 30–60 (12%)
304
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 356 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1938

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bing Through the Generations

Bing, a name rooted in Old English, has seen a steady presence through the decades. With only 17 births in its peak year of 1938, it's clear that Bing has always been a niche choice. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with 85% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This stability suggests that Bing remains a timeless name, bridging classic and modern sensibilities.

✨ Similar Names to Bing

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bing's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Bing

How Many People Have the Name Bing?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,721 people in the United States currently share the name Bing. That works out to roughly 1 in every 89,075 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Bing a Common or Rare Name?

Bing is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bing Mean?

Bing means "well" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bing in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bing Most Popular?

The name Bing reached peak popularity in 1938, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bing?

Approximately 3,721 people named Bing live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,721. That works out to roughly 1 in 89,075 Americans.

Is Bing a rare name?

Bing is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 89,075 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bing mean?

Bing means "well" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Bing more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bing are male and 0% are female.

When was Bing most popular?

Bing peaked in 1938 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,721
All-Time Births3,721
1 in X1 in 89,075
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1938
World Rank#30,506
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.