How Many People Are Named Ching?

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

Ching
Rare
Chinese

Ching is a very rare name, with only 110 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,012,590 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 14 births, but it's remained stable since then.

~7,194
Living in US
1 in 46,073
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chinese surname
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

193,294
Worldwide Bearers
#5,411
Global Rank
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
127,531
🇲🇾 Malaysia
24,399
🇸🇬 Singapore
10,223
🇺🇸 United States
9,861
🇨🇳 China
9,079
🇹🇭 Thailand
3,658
🇮🇳 India
1,322
🇨🇦 Canada
1,208
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,053
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,008

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
80 (73%)
♀ Female
29 (27%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
5
Would be under 30 (4%)
109
Would be 30–60 (96%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 114 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
58
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Ching Through the Generations

Ching has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1985 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 110 individuals named Ching living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60. Interestingly, the name has maintained a stable trend, suggesting it's a timeless choice that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

⭐ Famous People Named Ching

Ching-He Huang, often known in English simply as Ching, is a Taiwanese-born British food writer and TV chef. She has appeared in a variety of television cooking programmes, and is the author of nine best-selling cookbooks. Ching is recognized as a foodie entrepreneur, having created her own food businesses. She has become known for Chinese cookery internationally through her TV programmes, books, noodle range, tableware range, and involvement in many campaigns and causes.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ching's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Ching

How Many People Have the Name Ching?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,194 people in the United States currently share the name Ching. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,073 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Ching a Common or Rare Name?

Ching 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 Ching Mean?

Ching means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ching in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.

When Was Ching Most Popular?

The name Ching reached peak popularity in 1985, with 14 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 Ching?

Approximately 7,194 people named Ching live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,194. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,073 Americans.

Is Ching a rare name?

Ching is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,073 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ching mean?

Ching means "Chinese surname" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Ching more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Ching are male and 27% are female.

When was Ching most popular?

Ching peaked in 1985 with 14 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 US7,194
All-Time Births7,194
1 in X1 in 46,073
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1985
World Rank#5,411
Male %73%
Female %27%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.