How Many People Are Named Pheng?

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

Pheng
Very Rare
Laotian

Pheng is a rare name, originating from Laos, making it very uncommon in the United States with only 418 people bearing it, which means 1 in 790,172 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Pheng are in their thirties and forties, with the peak year being 1989.

~531
Living in US
1 in 624,198
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Laotian origin, meaning 'light'
🌐
Origin
Laotian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous Confident
5
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

55,716
Worldwide Bearers
#16,856
Global Rank
🇱🇦 Laos
29,276
🇰🇭 Cambodia
13,462
🇹🇭 Thailand
6,426
🇸🇬 Singapore
4,159
🇺🇸 United States
944
🇲🇾 Malaysia
734
🇨🇳 China
392
🇫🇷 France
110
🇨🇦 Canada
74
🇵🇭 Philippines
34

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
418 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
64
Would be under 30 (15%)
372
Would be 30–60 (85%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 436 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: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
99

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

📜 Pheng Through the Generations

Pheng, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, shows a steady presence in the United States. With 31 births in 1989 marking its peak, the name has maintained a stable trend over the years. Today, there are 418 individuals named Pheng living in the U.S., with the average age sitting at 35. The age distribution is fairly even, with 64 under 30 and 372 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a healthy mix of younger and middle-aged adults carrying this unique moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 206
Minnesota 76
Wisconsin 11

✨ Similar Names to Pheng

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pheng's Laotian roots

📄 About the Name Pheng

How Many People Have the Name Pheng?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 531 people in the United States currently share the name Pheng. That works out to roughly 1 in every 624,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pheng a Common or Rare Name?

Pheng 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 Pheng Mean?

Pheng means "Laotian origin, meaning 'light'" and comes from Laotian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Pheng Most Popular?

The name Pheng reached peak popularity in 1989, with 31 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 Pheng?

Approximately 531 people named Pheng live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 531. That works out to roughly 1 in 624,198 Americans.

Is Pheng a rare name?

Pheng is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 624,198 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pheng mean?

Pheng means "Laotian origin, meaning 'light'" and comes from Laotian origins.

Is Pheng more male or female?

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

When was Pheng most popular?

Pheng peaked in 1989 with 31 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 US531
All-Time Births531
1 in X1 in 624,198
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1989
World Rank#16,856
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.