How Many People Are Named Jing?

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

Jing
Very Rare
Chinese

Jing means 'calm' in Chinese, making it a serene choice. Only 145 people named Jing live in the US today, with just 1 in 2,271,744 Americans sharing this rare name. The peak year was 2001, with 12 births, showing its modern roots.

~1,810
Living in US
1 in 183,121
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Calm
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Serene Composed Peaceful
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,694
Worldwide Bearers
#15,515
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
13,519
🇨🇳 China
10,946
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,797
🇹🇼 Taiwan
5,023
🇨🇦 Canada
4,748
🇹🇭 Thailand
4,016
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,602
🇲🇴 Macau
3,120
🇦🇺 Australia
1,219
🇫🇷 France
1,097

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22 (15%)
♀ Female
124 (85%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
122
Would be under 30 (83%)
25
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 147 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
99

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

📜 Jing Through the Generations

Jing, a name that's been around since 2001, has seen a steady decline in popularity. With only 145 people named Jing currently living in the US, it's clear that this name is quite uncommon. The majority of those named Jing are under 30, indicating that it's a relatively new generation name. In fact, 83% of people named Jing are under 30, which makes it a genuinely modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 33

✨ Similar Names to Jing

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jing's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Jing

How Many People Have the Name Jing?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,810 people in the United States currently share the name Jing. That works out to roughly 1 in every 183,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jing a Common or Rare Name?

Jing is classified as Very 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 Jing Mean?

Jing means "calm" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jing in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

When Was Jing Most Popular?

The name Jing reached peak popularity in 2001, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Jing?

Approximately 1,810 people named Jing live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,810. That works out to roughly 1 in 183,121 Americans.

Is Jing a rare name?

Jing is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 183,121 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jing mean?

Jing means "calm" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Jing more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Jing are male and 85% are female.

When was Jing most popular?

Jing peaked in 2001 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,810
All-Time Births1,810
1 in X1 in 183,121
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2001
World Rank#15,515
Male %15%
Female %85%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
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.