How Many People Are Named Meng?
Complete statistics for the name Meng: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meng, a very rare male name, is held by only 545 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 605,658 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1993 with 41 births that year, and it's now considered stable and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 568 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meng Through the Generations
Meng has been a name that has seen steady usage over the years, with its most significant spike occurring in 1993 when 41 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a relatively stable presence, with the majority of those named Meng falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a name that's popular among newer generations. With 110 individuals under 30 and 458 aged between 30 and 60, the name's distribution suggests a modern appeal that continues to attract parents looking for unique names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meng's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meng
How Many People Have the Name Meng?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,390 people in the United States currently share the name Meng. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,851 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Meng a Common or Rare Name?
Meng 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 Meng Mean?
Meng means "creative variant of Meng" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meng in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Meng Most Popular?
The name Meng reached peak popularity in 1993, with 41 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 Meng?
Approximately 7,390 people named Meng live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,390. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,851 Americans.
Is Meng a rare name?
Meng is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,851 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meng mean?
Meng means "creative variant of Meng" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meng more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Meng are male and 2% are female.
When was Meng most popular?
Meng peaked in 1993 with 41 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.