How Many People Are Named Nang?
Complete statistics for the name Nang: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nang means 'to hold' in Cambodian, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 52 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 6,302,355 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 91%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 53 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nang Through the Generations
Nang saw its peak popularity in 2015 with 9 births, but its overall trend remains stable. As of now, the average age of those named Nang is 12, indicating that most were born around 2011. The age distribution shows 48 individuals under 30, 5 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, reflecting its status as a relatively new name in the United States.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nang's Cambodian roots
📄 About the Name Nang
How Many People Have the Name Nang?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 418 people in the United States currently share the name Nang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 792,941 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nang a Common or Rare Name?
Nang 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 Nang Mean?
Nang means "to hold" and comes from Cambodian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nang in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nang Most Popular?
The name Nang reached peak popularity in 2015, with 9 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 Nang?
Approximately 418 people named Nang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 418. That works out to roughly 1 in 792,941 Americans.
Is Nang a rare name?
Nang is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 792,941 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nang mean?
Nang means "to hold" and comes from Cambodian origins.
Is Nang more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nang are male and 0% are female.
When was Nang most popular?
Nang peaked in 2015 with 9 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.